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About

Gadebridge ward is a residential area situated on the eastern side of Hemel Hempstead. It is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, offering a mix of property types. The ward is bordered by the A414 to the north and includes the Gadebridge Park and Leighton Buzzard Road areas. Local amenities are focused along Leighton Buzzard Road, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The geography is defined by the River Gade, which flows through Gadebridge Park. This large open space provides sports facilities, playgrounds, and areas of woodland, forming a central green corridor. The parkland includes the historic Gadebridge House ruins, adding a distinct local landmark. Housing layouts are generally suburban, with quieter streets branching off the main thoroughfares that connect to the wider town.

Area overview

On average Gadebridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gadebridge is £61,786 per year. There are 4 schools in Gadebridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gadebridge is home to around 5,801 people, with a population density of about 2,840.0 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gadebridge Population

5,801

Population density

2,840 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

45.34(+46%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.79(+149%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.03(-6%)

Other theft

5(-10%)

Public order

3.62(-30%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,614

79.5%

Other White

346

5.96%

African

132

2.27%

Irish

115

1.98%

Indian

107

1.84%

Total population: 5,804

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,279

28.18%

Level 3 (A level)

826

18.2%

No qualifications

748

16.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

730

16.09%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

609

13.42%

Total 16+ residents: 4,538

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

792

34.66%

Owns outright

602

26.35%

Social rents from council

528

23.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

234

10.24%

Other social rented

4.03%

Total households: 2,285

Property prices in Gadebridge

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £406,000 in Gadebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £762,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£609,000	£503,750	£535,000	£652,500	£726,300
Flats	9	£261,000	£156,000	£171,000	£290,000	£341,000
Semi-Detached	9	£478,000	£386,000	£450,000	£490,000	£528,000
Terraced	39	£397,500	£329,000	£363,750	£417,500	£447,500

10 years median price trend in Gadebridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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