Histon is a village in Cambridgeshire and is a small area that works in close conjunction with neighbouring Impington. Located only a few miles from Cambridge, the village has a small community feel to it, there are only a few amenities in the village itself with the majority found in the nearby city. The Histon parish council governs the village and although it is small, there are some great choices of homes to buy in Histon. A Neighbourhood Watch scheme and local police station keep the area safe and there is a recycling effort going on in Histon in a bid to turn even the smaller villages in the UK green.

There are many food shops on offer to locals including a Tesco Express but residents often choose to drive to nearby Cambridge for many of the necessities and make use of its array of shops. There is one hotel in Histon and two bed and breakfasts that provide the accommodation options in the village and nearby Impington. Properties for sale range from the centre of the village out into the surrounding countryside and they are ideal for anyone who wishes to work in nearby Cambridge.

There are currently six pubs in Histon and the surrounding area and a scattering of cafes and restaurants to cater for its residents. Property is well sought after in the village and there are a few garages and a post office located in Histon. The Impington Windmill is worth a visit and can be easily reached on foot from Histon, the area is full of local walking opportunities that anyone living in the village can make use of. The A10 and A14 are close by and buses regularly run in and out of the nearby towns, villages and cities.