Area Information for Potters Bar, EN6 5ND

This postcode in Potters Bar is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Potters Bar Oakmere ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hertsmere. This page combines information for the address Potters Bar, EN6 5ND, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EN6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 1995. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Hertsmere
Ward Potters Bar Oakmere
Constituency Hertsmere * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Potters Bar and Shenley), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Potters Bar, EN6 5ND.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Potters Bar, EN6 5ND is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Potters Bar, EN6 5ND:

Wayside, Potters Bar, EN6 5NE
Wayside, Potters Bar, EN6 5NF
Leeside, Potters Bar, EN6 5RG
Carpenter Way, Potters Bar, EN6 5QB
Forbes Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 5NG
Forbes Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 5NQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EN6 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 43
Terraced 22
Flat (Purpose-Built) 62
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 129
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Potters Bar contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 63% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 23
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 6
Rented: Other Social 75
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 7
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 128

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 54
Two People 30
Three People 26
Four People 8
Five People 4
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 125

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Potters Bar consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 70
Other Household 4
Total 126

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 29
Deprived In One Dimension 60
Deprived In Two Dimensions 35
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 129

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hertsmere constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 138
Female 137
Total 275

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 23
10-14 18
15-19 20
20-24 15
25-29 14
30-34 27
35-39 11
40-44 14
45-49 21
50-54 22
55-59 28
60-64 7
65-69 12
70-74 6
75-79 11
80-84 6
85+ 7
Total 276

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode EN6 5ND does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 106
Married 63
Separated 8
Divorced 27
Widowed 10
Total 214

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 131
Good 91
Fair 27
Bad 15
Very Bad 9
Total 273

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 49
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 43
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 52
Other 2
Total 215

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 214
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 4
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 5
Other Asian 2
Black African 18
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 8
Other 13
Total 275

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 216
European Union 22
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 19
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 275

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 216
10+ Years 45
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 273

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EN6 5ND.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 219
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 113
Christian 116
Buddhist 2
Hindu 1
Jewish 4
Muslim 19
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 20
Total 276

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 57
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 33
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 9
Total 214

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 18
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 116

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 17
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 24
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 25
Total 215

Potters Bar, EN6 5ND is within the Potters Bar and Shenley policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near EN6 5ND
Neighbourhood Team Address Potters Bar and Shenley
Elstree Way
WD6 1JP
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EN6 5ND. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EN6 5ND.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Potters Bar 1.1 miles
Hadley Wood 1.8 miles
Brookmans Park 2.5 miles
Crews Hill 2.7 miles
Cuffley 2.7 miles
New Barnet 3.1 miles
Welham Green 3.5 miles
Gordon Hill 3.8 miles
Oakleigh Park 3.9 miles
Enfield Chase 4.4 miles
Grange Park 4.6 miles
Enfield Town 4.8 miles
Winchmore Hill 5 miles
Hatfield (Herts) 5.3 miles
Turkey Street 5.4 miles
Bayford 5.4 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood 5.5 miles
Bush Hill Park 5.6 miles
New Southgate 5.6 miles
Theobalds Grove 5.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest Tube station is Cockfosters, approximately 3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest is Oakmere Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest is Mount Grace School, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Mount Grace School 0.9 miles November 2022
    
Dame Alice Owen's School 1.7 miles December 2023
    
Chancellor's School 2.4 miles September 2014
    
JCoSS 2.6 miles November 2022
    
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School 3.1 miles April 2016
    
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 3.2 miles May 2022
    
Ark Pioneer Academy 3.4 miles September 2023
    
Southgate School 3.4 miles October 2019
    
East Barnet School 3.5 miles March 2017
    
Wren Academy Enfield 3.5 miles November 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest is Highview Medical Centre, approximately 760 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest is Greenleaves Dental Practice, approximately 810 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest is Potters Bar Community Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Potters Bar Community Hospital 0.6 miles
Hadley Wood Hospital 3 miles
The Kings Oak Hospital 3.2 miles
Chase Farm Hospital 3.3 miles
Barnet Hospital 3.6 miles
The Cavell Hospital 3.7 miles
St Michael 4.2 miles
Priory Hospital North London 4.8 miles
Ellern Mede Ridgeway 5.7 miles
The Elphis 5.7 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Potters Bar, EN6 5ND. The nearest is Eye Deal Eyes Opticians, approximately 670 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.