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Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden

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About

Markyate, Flamstead and the Gaddesdens form a collection of villages and hamlets in the northwest of Dacorum, bordering Bedfordshire. The area is defined by its position on the ancient chalk ridge of the Chiltern Hills, with the A5 road historically shaping its development. Land use is a mix of arable farmland, managed woodland and scattered residential settlements, creating a distinct rural character within the borough's boundaries.

The local landscape is characterised by gently rolling fields, hedgerows and pockets of mature beech woodland typical of the Chilterns. The River Gade and its tributaries run through the parishes. The area includes the historic estates of Ashridge and the National Trust's Bridgewater Monument, which sits within ancient parkland. Parish churches, such as St. Leonard's in Flamstead, are focal points in these longstanding communities.

Area overview

On average Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is £69,093 per year. There are 5 schools in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden is home to around 5,800 people, with a population density of about 116.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden Population
5,800
Population density
116.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.45(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.41(+94%)
Other theft
9.48(+73%)
Vehicle crime
8.1(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,021
86.57%
Other White
211
3.64%
Irish
89
1.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
1.05%
Total population: 5,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,891
40.55%
Level 3 (A level)
794
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
14.11%
No qualifications
598
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
892
37.67%
Owns outright
809
34.16%
Social rents from council
320
13.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
10.18%
Other social rented
53
2.24%
Total households: 2,368

Property prices in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £191,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£590,000£4,639
Flats5£200,000£4,651
Semi-Detached19£460,000£5,056
Terraced29£450,000£4,762

10 years median price trend in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden.

All postcodes in Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden

AL38BW

Pie Corner

HP26FD

Bradden Lane

AL38NB

Farrer Top

AL38AU

Puddephat's Lane

AL38PE

Park View Drive

AL38RN

Cheverells Green

AL38NQ

Sursham Court

AL38DP

Trowley Bottom

AL38QL

Dunstable Road

HP26AG

West Dene

HP13BP

Dagnall Road

AL38FG

Fleming Drive

AL38AB

Cheverells Green

AL38BS

High Street

AL38RU

Pickford Road

AL38BJ

Cotton Spring View

AL38DF

Mill Lane

AL38HN

Old Watling Street

AL38PZ

Luton Road

AL38JT

London Road

AL38LR

Green Lane

AL38NW

Watling

HP26HW

Beechwood View

HP13BU

Church Cottages

AL38LZ

London Road

AL38EG

Linnins Pond

AL38JW

Long Meadow

AL38JG

High Street

AL38HB

London Road

HP26HJ

Rose Cottages

HP13BN

Potten End Hill

AL38AA

Pickford Road

AL38AG

Roe End Lane

AL38BY

River Hill

HP26HR

The Green

AL38RS

Pickford Road

AL38AN

Beechwood Park

HP13BW

Dagnall Road

AL38PH

High Street

AL38NX

Flax Mews

AL38EX

Friars Wash

AL38FA

Amberley Grove

AL38DQ

Hollybush Lane

AL38JR

London Road

AL38HX

Becks Close

AL38AQ

Roe End Lane

AL38JN

Long Meadow

AL38EP

Singlets Lane

AL38DA

River Hill

AL38HY

Albert Street

AL38DW

Trowley Bottom

AL38EW

Singlets Lane

HP26EX

Red Lion Lane

AL38PG

High Street

HP26HD

Ledgemore Lane

HP13BT

Church Meadow

HP13BS

Church Meadow

AL38AH

Roe End Lane

AL38JS

Dammersey Close

AL38PS

Cavendish Road

AL38HS

London Road

AL38RR

Pickford Road

AL38JB

Buckwood Road

AL38QQ

Millfield Lane

AL38RL

Pickford Road

AL38HG

London Road

AL38RD

Park Field

AL38AY

Wood End Lane

AL38JZ

High Street

AL38LF

High Street

AL38NF

Summer Walk

AL38LP

Windmill Road

HP26HX

Clements End Road

HP13BH

Leighton Buzzard Road

AL38DB

Chapel Road

HP26JA

Bradden Villas

HP13BD

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP26HN

Stags End Cottages

AL38AT

Valley Lane

AL38PR

Cowper Road

HP26HG

Gaddesden Row

AL38LN

Harps Hill

AL38NT

Buckwood Road

HP26HL

Gaddesden Row

AL38BN

Church Road

AL38FL

Hicks Road

HP26BN

Bradden Meadow

AL38LS

Old Watling Street

HP26HP

South Dene

AL38DH

Trowley Hill Road

HP26EY

Red Lion Lane

AL38JJ

High Street

AL38NY

Saddlers Mews

AL38RY

Cowper Rise

AL38QF

Caddington Common

AL38DE

Friendless Lane

HP26HH

Gaddesden Row

AL38QA

Luton Road

AL38RH

Pickford Road

AL38LE

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.