Town Pop. 582

Living in Little Gaddesden: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Gaddesden scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Little Gaddesden most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the HP4 postcode district. It scores 18 points below the HP4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see HP4 postcode district.

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Little Gaddesden scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Cromer Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 Further/Higher Educational Building 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.458 · PM2.5 6.846 · PM10 10.799 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital6.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital9.7 mi
Watford General Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryGossoms End Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,788 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.1%Student3.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary11.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)13%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.9%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Tring 2.6 mi
Berkhamsted 3.4 mi
Cheddington 5.2 mi
J9 M1 6.4 mi
J9 M1 6.4 mi
J10 M1 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Gaddesden in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Dagnall 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Potten End 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Berkhamsted 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (Dacorum) 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Gaddesden a nice place to live?

Little Gaddesden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Gaddesden is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Little Gaddesden?

Little Gaddesden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Little Gaddesden in context

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Postcode districts in Little Gaddesden

HP4 56 ⇄

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