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Gade Valley

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About

Gade Valley ward occupies the southwestern portion of Three Rivers district, primarily defined by the course of the River Gade itself. The area encompasses a mix of residential settlements, farmland, and significant areas of managed woodland. The Grand Union Canal runs parallel to the river here, a historic transportation route that now supports leisure activities. Land use is characterised by this interplay between water corridors, pockets of development, and open green spaces.

The ward includes the villages of Hunton Bridge and parts of Kings Langley, with residential areas often situated on rising ground above the valley floor. A notable local feature is the former Ovaltine egg farm, with its distinctive long buildings, reflecting the area's historical agricultural and light industrial past. Large sections of the ward are within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with public footpaths and bridleways traversing the landscape.

Area overview

On average Gade Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gade Valley is £72,410 per year. There are 2 schools in Gade Valley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gade Valley is home to around 6,935 people, with a population density of about 857.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gade Valley Population
6,935
Population density
857.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.47(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.29(+41%)
Burglary
6.63(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.62(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,456
78.67%
Other White
340
4.9%
Indian
193
2.78%
Irish
173
2.49%
African
126
1.82%
Total population: 6,935

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,117
38.3%
Level 3 (A level)
962
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
795
14.38%
No qualifications
741
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
553
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 5,527

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,023
36.48%
Owns outright
829
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
14.09%
Other social rented
330
11.77%
Social rents from council
138
4.92%
Total households: 2,804

Property prices in Gade Valley

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Gade Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gade Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gade Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£720,000
Terraced14£462,500
Semi-Detached17£655,000
Flats26£277,875

10 years median price trend in Gade Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gade Valley.

All postcodes in Gade Valley

WD48QZ

Old Mill Road

WD50LQ

Little Orchard Close

HP38SD

Harthall Lane

WD50HH

Broomfield Rise

WD48PR

Gypsy Lane

WD48QU

Old Mill Road

WD48HZ

Primrose Hill

WD48JE

Railway Terrace

WD48QA

Lauderdale Road

WD50HG

Raymond Close

WD48HX

Primrose Hill

WD48NB

Toms Lane

WD50JU

The Fairway

WD48PP

Upper Highway

WD50JQ

The Graylings

WD48RF

Bridge Road

WD48RL

Langleybury Lane

WD48LL

Station Road

WD48HN

Water Lane

WD50HQ

Broomfield Rise

WD50FE

School Mead

WD48HR

Primrose Hill

WD48NH

Toms Lane

WD50JE

Upper Highway

WD50JX

The Fairway

WD50DN

Ash Close

WD48PZ

Hamilton Road

WD48RW

Langley Bury Lane

WD48HP

Water Lane

HP38RT

Shafford Cottages

WD48ER

Kingfisher Lure

WD48LR

Egg Farm Lane

WD50BY

Gallows Hill Lane

HP38RU

Lower Road

WD48LF

Station Road

WD48RD

Old Mill Road

WD48JW

Harthall Lane

WD48LU

Gallows Hill

HP38SA

Hyde Lane

WD48LB

Station Road

WD48JA

Gade Valley

WD48QB

Lauderdale Road

WD48RJ

Langleybury Lane

WD48LG

Roman Gardens

WD48QL

The Maltings

WD50FU

The Garth

WD48ST

Kings Park Industrial Estate

WD48HB

Water Lane

WD48RQ

Bridge Road

WD48FX

Railway Terrace

WD48QT

Old Mill Road

WD48PT

Fernhills

WD50JP

Fay Green

WD48JH

Harthall Lane

WD48SG

Ovaltine Drive

WD50LA

School Mead

WD48HD

Happy Valley Industrial Estate

WD50PB

Long Elms Close

WD48GX

Ovaltine Drive

WD48RE

Bridge Road

WD48GZ

Ovaltine Drive

WD48PG

Gallows Hill

WD48NN

Shaftsbury Way

WD48HY

Primrose Hill

WD50FQ

Gill Orchard

HP38RX

Parkside

WD48LD

Station Road

WD48ND

Gade Valley

WD50HE

Hazelwood Lane

WD48FR

Primrose Hill

WD48NG

Belgrave Drive

WD50JL

South Way

WD48RS

Old House Lane

WD48QP

Watford Road

WD48FY

Home Park Mill Link

WD48PN

Essex Lane

WD48LN

Station Road

WD48QX

Old Mill Road

WD48RH

Old Mill Road

WD50JS

Long Elms

WD50HJ

Broomfield Rise

WD50HY

Broomfield Rise

WD48SD

Station Road

WD48PL

Gallows Hill

WD48LW

Station Road

WD48FN

Wharf Way

WD50JA

Hazelwood Lane

WD48GU

Ovaltine Drive

WD48FS

Primrose Hill

WD50HW

Broomfield Rise

WD50JR

Long Elms

WD48JN

Harthall Lane

WD50DE

Hazelbury Avenue

WD48NL

Toms Lane

WD48FT

Hunton Close

WD48SZ

Gade Valley

WD50JJ

The Garth

WD48LS

Numbers Farm

WD48JB

Railway Terrace

WD48LZ

Home Park Industrial Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.