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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

AL38HJ

Old Watling Street

AL38LB

Cleveland Road

HP26FB

Bingham Mews

AL38PP

Cowper Road

AL38AX

Little Woodend

AL38QB

Luton Road

HP26JD

The Flintings

AL38RQ

Corner Wood

HP26JB

Bradden Lane

AL38QU

Humbers Hoe

HP26HF

Ledgemore Lane

AL38RE

Parkfield

AL38RJ

Cheverells Close

AL38AL

Watling

AL38QD

Luton Road

HP13BZ

St Margarets

AL38NE

High View

AL38AS

Valley Lane

AL38PX

Cavendish Road

AL38DS

Trowley Hill Road

AL38RZ

The Dell

AL38HL

Old Watling Street

HP26HA

Ledgemore Lane

HP26JN

Dodds Lane

AL38LY

Roman Way

AL38RT

Sebright Road

HP13BL

Water End Moor

AL38BT

High Street

AL38RX

Bartholomew Green

AL38ED

Parsons Close

LU63QT

Watling Street

AL38ES

Delmer End Lane

AL38NZ

Blacksmiths Row

AL38JD

Buckwood Road

AL38BD

Green Lane

AL38BP

Pie Garden

AL38JP

London Road

AL38HU

Becks Close

AL38EE

Trowley Hill Road

HP26HB

Ledgemore Lane

AL38JY

King Street

AL38NH

Manse Court

AL38HQ

London Road

AL38LJ

Hicks Road

AL38HW

Chad Lane

AL38HR

Cowper Court

HP26HY

Bradden Lane

AL38JX

George Street

AL38DY

Trowley Bottom

AL38ND

Farrer Top

AL38LG

Hicks Road

AL38LL

The Ridings

AL38BH

Cheverells Green

AL38AW

Watling

AL38AR

Pickford Road

AL38LT

Old Watling Street

HP13BB

Noake Mill Lane

HP26FA

West Dene

LU14DB

Watling

AL38BX

High Street

AL38FH

Ver Brook Avenue

AL38LD

Cleveland Road

AL38HD

Chequers Hill

AL38PF

High Street

AL38LA

William Street

AL38AP

Beechwood Park

AL38PW

Old Vicarage Gardens

AL38EL

Shepherds Yard

AL38NP

High Street

HP13BA

Leighton Buzzard Road

AL38PY

Church End

HP26JJ

Dodds Lane

AL38HT

London Road

HP26HU

West Dene

AL38ET

Chequers Hill

HP13BG

Noake Mill Lane

AL38HZ

High Street

AL38JH

Sharose Court

AL38DU

Peitley Cottages

AL38EU

Chequers Hill

AL38DL

Trowley Hill Road

AL38LW

Hicks Road

AL38BA

Chalkdell Cottages

AL38AD

Cheverells Green

HP26HQ

Gaddesden Row

AL38EF

Vicarage Gardens

AL38RW

Pickford Road

AL37DJ

Flamsteadbury Lane

AL38PL

Fullerton Close

AL38BB

Green Lane

AL38HA

London Road

AL38AZ

Green Lane

AL38EA

Trowley Hill Road

HP13BJ

Leighton Buzzard Road

AL38DN

White Hill

AL38NG

The Close

AL38EB

Parsons Close

AL38PU

Grange Close

AL38RP

The Coppins

AL38QJ

Dunstable Road

Data Sources

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