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County or areaBedfordshire
Postcode districtMK45
Telephone code01234
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 45 min4:41 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 44 min8:07 am – 3:52 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People9,325 residentsin the Houghton Conquest & Clophill census areaMedian age 45.53,835 households76% of homes owner-occupied38% owned outright13% social rented, 8% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate64% of adults are economically active, 4,670 in work, 25% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 13%, construction 13%, education 11%Getting to work: 40% work from home, 55% go by car, 2% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle40% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 23°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 8°C, lows 2°C624 mm of rain a year, 12 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October46 days of air frost, 19 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 4 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 10 to 20°CJJuly: 12 to 23°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 7 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 11°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksStewartby Lakelake · 1.8 miBird Islandisland · 1.7 miDane Lane Lakelake · 2.4 miChurch Hillhill · 1.6 miThe Pillingewater · 1.7 miSnowhillhill · 1.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesMarston Vale Millennium Country Parkpark · 1.2 mi · 226 haAmpthill Parkpark · 1.3 mi · 63 haWixams Greenwaypark · 2.1 mi · 12 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes33 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 23 Sep 200050 mi away, Warwick, WarwickshireMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 18 Aug 202519 mi away, Thornborough, BucksSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 6.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband66% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband97% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,633 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation53 m174 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 28 to 89 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalSteppingley Hospital3.2 miGP surgeryGreensand Surgery (Ampthill)2.2 miPharmacyW Cheeseman & Son LTD1.8 miDentistSaxby Dental Surgery2.1 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 sixth formPrimaryHoughton Conquest Primary Schoolages 2-11, 139 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryMarston Vale Middle Schoolages 9-13, 563 pupils1.1 miCollegeBedford College5.4 miUniversityCranfield University5.8 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLondon Luton Airport LTN14 miRailway stationStewartby1.4 miBus stationTransport InterchangeFlitwick3.7 miBus stops18 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the MK45 postcode district.


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57 Property services in How End in 7 categories

 

 

137 Education in How End in 27 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in How End

  • TIKI BAR - Knebworth

    Cocktail Bar

    44 Pondcroft Road, Knebworth, SG3 6DB

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewBlinding cocktails, well nice

  • Half Moon - Northampton

    Bar

    42 Main Road, Northampton, NN7 1JW

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewSix of us isited the half moon on 12th August, sat in the lovely garden and had a fantastic well ...

  • Two Brewers - Olney

    Gastropub

    34 High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food ate here tonight. The home made pies are very good. Best pie I've had in a long ...

  • Old Town Nail Bar - Old Town, Stevenage

    Bar

    6 Middle Row, Old Town, Stevenage, SG1 3AN

    15.8 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been having my nails done there for more than 6 years and always happy with them! My nails ...

  • Poplars Fish Bar - Stevenage

    Bar

    26 Benington Road Magpie Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 7DU

    18.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI love this shop nothing is too much trouble for them.The staff are fantastic and the food is top notch ...

 

Top restaurants in How End

  • Mama Rosa - Leighton Buzzard

    Chesapeake Restaurant

    3 North Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EF

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely lasagne all food good. Well done frank staff. Very polite always good

  • Martini Restaurant - Leighton Buzzard

    Chesapeake Restaurant

    19-21 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic food, warm and friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. I would thoroughly recommend this gem of a restaurant for a romantic ...

  • Dragon King - Letchworth Garden City

    Czech Restaurant

    14-16 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3AU

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewLove this place.Always go there with all my friends and family.Recomende to every one.

  • Alamin - Bedford

    Czech Restaurant

    51 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RF

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Alamin gives you exactly what you'd expect from an Indian Restaurant and much more. From the moment you arrive ...

  • Chinese Chef - Milton Keynes

    Czech Restaurant

    22 Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes, MK7 7AN

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is BY FAR the best Chinese takeaway in Milton Keynes. Great ingredients, good spicing, no grease! What's not to ...

 

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  • Cut Price Tiles Graveley - Graveley

    Building Materials Store

    Stirling Way Norman Park Toseland Road, Graveley, PE19 6PS

    19.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant place. Was recommended to try here years ago and haven't turned back - I always buy my tiles here. ...

  • Grill Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant - Bletchley, Milton Keynes

    Coffee Store

    mk food court V4 Watling street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat atmosphere, lovely food, great value. 2nd time I've been now even the kids love it.

  • Chesterfield Fancy Dress Hire - Sandy

    Costume Store

    4 Stratford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AA

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewAn Aladins cave of costumes, a fantastic selection to choose from. Very friendly and helpful. Prices excellent.

  • Tesco - Clapham, Bedford

    Convenience Store

    59 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AG

    7.1 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely store clean and tidy, customer assistant Reece is always on the checkout, polite lad, always greets me with a ...

  • Deelicious Shoes - Bedford

    Boot Store

    Clair Court Lime Street, Bedford, MK40 1NH

    5.7 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat shop - friendly local staff

 

Top supermarkets in How End

  • Costcutter - Wootton, Bedford

    46-48 Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JU

    3.1 miles away

    5 star reviewIt's a very nice little shop

  • J K E A Oriental Store - Stevenage

    17 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SD

    17.9 miles away

    5 star reviewVery Nice shop and very Clean!

  • Delicje Polish Deli - Luton

    41 High Town Rd, Luton, LU2 0BW

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewPolski sells an excellent and interesting range of the very best food and I recommend the rye bread!

  • Tesco - Eastcotts, Bedford

    Cardington Road, Eastcotts, Bedford, MK42 0

    4.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHI, Sir or Madam. I want ti know when is tesco going to open which is on the High st on ...

  • Goldings - Northampton

    Prentice Court, Northampton, NN3 8XS

    20.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGood shop over all and lovely staff always waiting to give u a helping hand if u need it and ...

 

Top takeaways in How End

  • Seacourt Fish Bar - Poet, Newport Pagnell

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    46 Wordsworth Avenue, Poet, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8SB

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is, in my opinion, one of, if not, the best fish shop in Newport Pagnell. The food is excellent ...

  • W J Rowe Fish and Chips - Stevenage

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    119 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, SG1 1NA

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen coming here for years, although it does get busy...best fish and chips in hertfordshire

  • George's Fish and Kebab Bar - Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    76 Shearmans, Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, MK11 2BQ

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThe only decent take away left in our area,stony takaways have deterioated, the greenley's ones havn't a clue and the ...

  • Johnny's Plaice - Biggleswade

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    6 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AP

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFast friendly Fab food deliver and very generous portions.

  • Charles and Co - Stotfold, Hitchin

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    9 Regent Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4ED

    11.5 miles away

    4 star reviewHow lucky you are to have such a brilliant chip shop in your area. I travel all round the country (in ...

 

Top cinemas in How End

  • Abc Cinema - Luton

    George Street, Luton, LU1

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewSaw jaws here last week , great movie 🤓

 

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Top home improvement in How End

  • Phillips Welding & Fabrication - Letchworth Garden City

    Welder

    Shaftesbury Industrial Centre Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1JF

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI had a broken bracket, is had sheared in half, I gave them both pieces and they had it fixed ...

  • H R M Decorating - Bozeat, Wellingborough

    Painter Decorator

    2 Abbey Close, Bozeat, Wellingborough, NN29 7NU

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewA first class service with outstanding results. Will use again for once found someone who knows what he is doing.

  • NPC Plumbing and Heating - Eaglestone, Milton Keynes

    Plumber

    25 Abbotsfield, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AB

    10.4 miles away

    5 star review5* very happy came out with in the hour, and got the problem sorted straight away. I had previously had ...

  • HOMEPLUMB - Bletchley, Milton Keynes

    Central Heating Service

    119 Church Green Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6DE

    11.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service, workmen clean and tidy, always willing to attend an emergency.Free estimates given work completed in a timely fashion. ...

  • K Addams Roofing Contractors - Chalton, Luton

    Roofing Service

    Arc House, Sundon Road, Chalton, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UA

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewMany thanks for the outstanding work carried out on our two properties. The maintenance on the one was great, fixing ...

 

Top attractions in How End

  • Stevenage Lytton Players - Stevenage

    Theatre

    Vardon Road, Stevenage, SG1 5PZ

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewEnjoyed a view from the bridge. The acting was so professional. I always enjoy my visits to The Lytton Players ...

 

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