GDV per hectare measures the Gross Development Value of a completed property development project in relation to the site’s total area, expressed in hectares. This metric allows property developers, investors, and lenders in the UK to compare value density across different land parcels or schemes. It is especially useful in early-stage feasibility analysis, site acquisition, and portfolio benchmarking. By dividing the GDV by the total site area in hectares, developers gain insight into land efficiency, potential profitability, and relative market positioning within the UK property development finance context.
This sits beneath Exit Value Metrics (GDV, Stabilised Value, Reversionary Value), introducing a more specific variant of the measure without changing its core interpretation. It is commonly considered alongside GDV per Square Foot, as both are closely related measures used to assess similar aspects of performance or risk.
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