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HP1 3RS

The Sonnets

Gadebridge

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Overview

Postcode HP1 3RS is located in a major urban area, within the Gadebridge ward of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Gadebridge & Old Town area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Warners End Valley.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Gadebridge & Old Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Gadebridge & Old Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gadebridge & Old Town is £63,425 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HP1 3RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Gadebridge & Old Town near HP1 3RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP1 3RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWarners End ValleyLargeWalking directions to Warners End Valley
0.2 miGadebridge ParkLargeWalking directions to Gadebridge Park
0.4 miGadebridge ParkLargeWalking directions to Gadebridge Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
1,796.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.21(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.07(-36%)
Vehicle crime
3.49(-21%)
Public order
2.91(-43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
81.54%
Other White
13
4%
Indian
8
2.46%
Other Asian
8
2.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.46%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
26.82%
No qualifications
52
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.24%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.56%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
32.5%
Social rents from council
38
31.67%
Owns outright
27
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.17%
Other social rented
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Gadebridge

Median price£407,500
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £448K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £471 per square foot) in Gadebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gadebridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£595,000£576
Semi-Detached7£478,000£535
Terraced39£395,000£453
Flats9£261,000£413

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gadebridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gadebridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£486,000£190,000£350,000£334,000
2017£565,000£221,000£390,000£325,000
2018£585,000£174,000£317,000£325,000
2019£427,500£200,000£382,500£320,000
2020£565,000£228,000£415,000£335,000
2021£552,500£213,000£443,500£350,000
2022£618,500£283,750£485,000£400,000
2023£550,000£230,000£470,000£390,000
2024£652,000£266,051£485,000£380,000
2025£595,000£248,000£476,500£385,000
2026£595,000£290,000£505,000£405,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gadebridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gadebridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£479£425£401£378
2017£471£365£448£393
2018£485£402£373£387
2019£439£380£333£374
2020£473£341£412£397
2021£447£421£413£404
2022£560£347£422£438
2023£581£372£465£443
2024£500£372£451£441
2025£523£423£478£445
2026£585£345£543£468
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gadebridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gadebridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 3RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP1 3RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 20269, The Sonnets, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
18 Jul 20251, Bards Corner, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
28 Feb 202561, Laureate Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RWDetachedFreehold£495,000
27 Apr 202645, Betjeman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
28 Jan 202653, Betjeman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3HJDetachedFreehold£595,000

Schools

In the HP1 3RS postcode area, located within Gadebridge & Old Town, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP1 3RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryGade Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryLaureate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP1 3RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP1 3RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparWarners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3QFWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco Express33-35 Stoneycroft, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district (2025-26).

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,294
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,588

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP1 3RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Mitchell

Gadebridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Heather Pound

Gadebridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Taylor

Hemel Hempstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictDacorumE07000096
Parliamentary ConstituencyHemel HempsteadE14001278
WardGadebridgeE05004703
ParishDacorum, unparished areaE43000076
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gadebridge & Old TownE02004865
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dacorum 010BE01023391
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about HP1 3RS

Is HP1 3RS (Gadebridge & Old Town) safe?

The area around HP1 3RS records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HP1 3RS?

The median sale price around HP1 3RS in Gadebridge & Old Town is £407,500 (about £471 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP1 3RS?

There are 16 schools close to HP1 3RS, including St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy, Gade Valley Primary School (Good) and Laureate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HP1 3RS?

HP1 3RS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP1 3RS (Gadebridge & Old Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead covering HP1 3RS is David Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Mitchell (Labour Party) and Heather Pound (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.