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Houghton Conquest, United Kingdom
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Houghton Conquest is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,311. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Houghton Conquest
Houghton Conquest is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The parish also includes the hamlet of How End.
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| Population | 1,311 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0618°, -0.4776° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $55,429 |
| Median Age | 41.1 years |
About Houghton Conquest
Houghton Conquest is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,311. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Houghton Conquest vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Houghton Conquest vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,429 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,429 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 119 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 34.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $458,779 |
| 63% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,386 |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Housing Units | 524 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 219.1 sq mi (567.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0618°N, 0.4776°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Houghton Conquest has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 219.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 34.5% |
Schools in Houghton Conquest
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Conquest Lower School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Houghton Conquest
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| Eirewave UK | 128 kbps, adfree | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC 1 XTRA | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio | hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS UK | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Berkshire | bbc, berkshire | UNKNOWN | |
| Bucks Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.6 (backup) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Banita Maxx Radio | edm, hardstyle | MP3 | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Data Transmission Radio | deep house, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Xtra | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.6 | community radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Christmas | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| IANL | islam, islamic | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Houghton Conquest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940's Re-enactors | ||||
| British schools museum | ||||
| Cowper and Newton Museum | ||||
| Fire Museum | ||||
| Garden City Collection Study Centre | ||||
| Irchester Railway Museum | ||||
| John Bunyan museum | ||||
| Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum | ||||
| Military Intelligence Museum | ||||
| Moot Hall | ||||
| Mossman Collection | ||||
| MT Museum | ||||
| Museum at One Garden City | ||||
| Museums and YMCA Canteen | ||||
| North Hertfordshire Museum | ||||
| Panacea Museum | ||||
| Pitstone Green Museum | ||||
| Rushden Hall and Museum | ||||
| Rushden Historical Transport Society | ||||
| S.O.44 Museum | ||||
| Shaw's Corner | ||||
| St Neots Museum | ||||
| Stockwood Discovery Centre | ||||
| The Higgins | ||||
| Thurleigh Museum | ||||
| Wardown Park Museum | ||||
| Wellingborough Museum | ||||
| Woburn Heritage Museum | ||||
| Wollaston Museum |
Libraries in Houghton Conquest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedford Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biggleswade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Park & Community Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Flitwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harpenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hitchin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ivinghoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kempston Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kings Norton Library (Building 55) | 0.0 | |||||
| Leagrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Buzzard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Letchworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewsey Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Pagnell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| OU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Putnoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rushden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shefford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Neots Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stopsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stopsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library & Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Toddington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellingborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wing Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woburn Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollaston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Houghton Conquest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpur Square | |||||
| Hitchin Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Olney Market | |||||
| St Paul's Square |
Cafes in Houghton Conquest
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Houghton Conquest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&T Brewery | ||||
| Brewpoint | ||||
| Hart Family Brewers | ||||
| Weldon Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Houghton Conquest
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Houghton Conquest
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| InPiste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Houghton Conquest
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | — | Medium Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Houghton Conquest
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Houghton Conquest Stores & PO |
Treatment Centers in Houghton Conquest
39 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ICU | ||
| Antenatal and Postnatal wards | ||
| Back To Back | ||
| Breast Screening | ||
| Breast Unit entrance A | ||
| Breast Unit entrance B | ||
| Cardiac Centre - Ground floor | ||
| Cardiology/ECG 1st floor | ||
| Chemotherapy | ||
| Children's Outpatients | ||
| Clearer Ears Hitchin | ||
| Day Assessment Unit | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| Imaging | ||
| Johnstone's Chiropodist | ||
| L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology | ||
| L&D Orthopaedic | ||
| Limb fitting | ||
| Liverpool Road Health Centre | ||
| Luton Chiropratic Clinic | ||
| Luton NHS Walk-in Centre | ||
| Maternity | ||
| Maternity Triage | ||
| Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| MK Laser Clinic | ||
| Mortuary | ||
| NICU | ||
| Outpatients | ||
| Paeds ED | ||
| Pre Op | ||
| RAD Clinics Milton Keynes | ||
| SSSU | ||
| The Atrium | ||
| Theatres 7-14 | ||
| Urology | ||
| Ward 34 | ||
| Wards 20 - 26 | ||
| Zone E | ||
| Zone H |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Houghton Conquest
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints |
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What is the population of Houghton Conquest?
Houghton Conquest has a population of 1,311 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 219.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Houghton Conquest expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $458,779 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Houghton Conquest?
Houghton Conquest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Houghton Conquest?
Houghton Conquest has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 119 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Houghton Conquest?
The median home value in Houghton Conquest is $458,779. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.
How are the schools in Houghton Conquest?
33.2% of adults in Houghton Conquest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Houghton Conquest?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Houghton Conquest is 6.2% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.