About Great Gaddesden

Great Gaddesden is a village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the postcode area HP1. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hertfordshire countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The village is home to St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a notable landmark in the area. Great Gaddesden also has a primary school, making it a suitable location for families. The nearby towns of Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted offer additional services and facilities, ensuring that residents have access to a range of shops and recreational options.

School Ratings in Great Gaddesden

Great Gaddesden is served by 80 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Great Gaddesden

Property prices average £418K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £395K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Great Gaddesden

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Great Gaddesden, with 111 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Great Gaddesden

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Great Gaddesden falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Great Gaddesden

Most properties in Great Gaddesden can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,879 sales

Average Price £418K
£500 — £5.95M
Detached £712K 485
Semi £483K 562
Terraced £395K 1,506
Flat £267K 1,222

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

51 Primary
7 Secondary
22 Other
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Potten End CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Gaddesden Row JMI School Primary Good 1.8 miles Beechwood Park School 2.2 miles D4 Galley Hill Family Centre 2.3 miles Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Primary 2.3 miles Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.3 miles John F Kennedy Catholic School Secondary 2.4 miles Studham Village CofE Academy Primary 2.6 miles Micklem Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy Primary 2.7 miles Gade Valley Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Great Gaddesden IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Great Gaddesden in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
8,021 Children (0-15) 19%
26,240 Working Age 63%
10,352 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Great Gaddesden 542 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Great Gaddesden is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

167 Violence & Sexual Offences
111 Anti-Social Behaviour
59 Shoplifting
48 Criminal Damage & Arson
41 Other Theft
33 Vehicle Crime
24 Drugs
18 Public Order
17 Burglary
13 Other Crime
4 Bicycle Theft
4 Weapons
2 Theft from Person
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Hertfordshire Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hemel Hempstead Train Station 3.6 miles
Tring Train Station 4.6 miles
Apsley Train Station 4.8 miles
Kings Langley Train Station 6.8 miles
Harpenden Train Station 7.1 miles
Luton Airport Parkway Train Station 7.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Water End 0.9 miles Nettleden 0.9 miles Frithsden 1.4 miles Jockey End 1.8 miles Hudnall 1.8 miles Little Heath 2 miles Potten End 2 miles Ballingdon Bottom 2 miles Piccotts End 2.2 miles Little Gaddesden 2.2 miles Gadebridge 2.2 miles Clement's End 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Dacorum
County Hertfordshire
Ward Boxmoor
Constituency Hemel Hempstead
Parish Dacorum, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in HP1 30 shown View all streets

A41 1 Adrian Close 1 Alston Road 2 Anchor Lane 4 Ashtree Way 1 Aspens Place 1 Aspfield Row 1 Astley Road 1 Aubreys Road 1 Bank Court 3 Barberry Road 1 Bards Corner 2 Bargrove Avenue 1 Beaumayes Close 1 Beechfield Road 4 Benchleys Road 1 Berkhamsted Road 2 Betjeman Way 2 Betty Paterson House 1 Bingham Close 3 Birch Green 1 Bishops Mead 1 Bluebell Close 1 Bodwell Close 1 Bourne End Lane 2 Box Lane 1 Boxted Road 10 Bridge Street 7 Broom Hill 1 Brownlow Farm 1

Postcodes in HP1 50 shown View all postcodes

HP1 1AB HP1 1AE HP1 1AF HP1 1AG HP1 1AH HP1 1AJ HP1 1AL HP1 1AN HP1 1AP HP1 1AQ HP1 1AS HP1 1AT HP1 1AU HP1 1AW HP1 1AX HP1 1AZ HP1 1BA HP1 1BB HP1 1BE HP1 1BF HP1 1BG HP1 1BH HP1 1BJ HP1 1BL HP1 1BN HP1 1BS HP1 1BT HP1 1BW HP1 1BX HP1 1BZ HP1 1DA HP1 1DH HP1 1DN HP1 1DP HP1 1DR HP1 1DS HP1 1DU HP1 1DX HP1 1DY HP1 1DZ HP1 1EA HP1 1EB HP1 1ED HP1 1EF HP1 1EG HP1 1EH HP1 1EL HP1 1EP HP1 1EQ HP1 1ER