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Gadebridge & Old Town

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About

Gadebridge & Old Town form a distinct residential and historic quarter within Hemel Hempstead. The area centres on the Gade River and its namesake park, with green space following the watercourse through the neighbourhood. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war estates and older terraced homes, serving as a settled residential district for the town.

The Old Town portion retains a traditional high street feel, with independent shops and the medieval St Mary's Church anchoring the area. The preserved 18th-century cottages on the High Street stand in contrast to the modern town centre nearby, marking this as the original historic core of the settlement.

Area overview

On average Gadebridge & Old Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year. There are 5 schools in Gadebridge & Old Town: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gadebridge & Old Town is home to around 5,514 people, with a population density of about 2,282.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gadebridge & Old Town Population
5,514
Population density
2,282.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.88(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.74(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(+14%)
Other theft
7.07(+29%)
Public order
7.07(+38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,336
78.64%
Other White
362
6.57%
African
125
2.27%
Indian
108
1.96%
Irish
88
1.6%
Total population: 5,514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,406
31.43%
Level 3 (A level)
791
17.68%
No qualifications
694
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
690
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
555
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 4,474

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
775
32.05%
Owns outright
655
27.09%
Social rents from council
484
20.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
365
15.1%
Other social rented
84
3.47%
Total households: 2,418

Property prices in Gadebridge & Old Town

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Gadebridge & Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gadebridge & Old Town 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 Gadebridge & Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£609,000
Flats13£214,000
Semi-Detached15£475,000
Terraced40£407,500

10 years median price trend in Gadebridge & Old Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gadebridge & Old Town.

All postcodes in Gadebridge & Old Town

HP25XH

Figtree Hill

HP13DL

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP13EP

Gadebridge Road

HP13LB

Gadebridge Road

HP13DU

Gadebridge Road

HP25HY

St Mary's Road

HP13EE

Saffron Lane

HP13JW

Coles Hill

HP26JH

Piccotts End Lane

HP13JR

The Rhymes

HP11HT

Queensway

HP13JD

Hilldown Road

HP25JA

The Brackens

HP13FD

Housewood End

HP13DS

Gadebridge Road

HP25AB

Sunmead Road

HP13HW

Wood View

HP13EH

Gadebridge Lane

HP25DE

Cherry Bank

HP25HL

St Marys Road

HP25HU

Garland Close

HP13JG

Gadebridge Lane

HP13RJ

Spring Lane

HP13HU

Manscroft Road

HP13AW

Sun Square

HP13JN

Coles Hill

HP13NX

Hetchleys

HP13DY

Gadebridge Road

HP13JU

Pudding Lane

HP13AN

Armstrong Place

HP13AB

High Street

HP13EB

Catkin Close

HP25HQ

Figtree Hill

HP25AW

Chapel Street

HP13LP

Housewood End

HP13HX

Manscroft Road

HP13PE

Fennycroft Road

HP13AX

Mill Close

HP13LD

Galley Hill

HP13RN

Poets Chase

HP25AS

Church Street

HP13AT

Piccotts End Road

HP13RS

The Sonnets

HP13RL

Laureate Way

HP13JE

Hilldown Road

HP13HT

Wood View

HP13AQ

High Street

HP13RP

Minstrel Close

Data Sources

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