EN6 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Darkes Lane, 0.5km from Potters Bar in Potters Bar. Administratively it sits within Potters Bar Parkfield ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EN6, EN6 1AG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EN6 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00119752 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARKES LANE, EN6 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARKES LANE, EN6 1AG.
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41
£ 57,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN6 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
EN6 1AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN6 1AG. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN6 1AG has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cranborne Primary School
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School
Mount Grace School
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
Dame Alice Owen's School
The Wroxham School
Little Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots Co Plc0.2 km
- BP Potters Bar Simply Food Connect1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- Organic Circuit1.0 km
- The Fresh Bean Trading Company0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Potters Bar Tennis Club0.8 km
- Potters Bar Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Old Manor0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell Catering At Canada Life0.9 km
- Cafe Larsa0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Doner Zone1.0 km
- Games Hub 3600.2 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Favourite Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Golden Grill0.1 km
- Papa Johns0.2 km
- Sea Chef0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Potters Bar0.1 km
- Brookmans Park2.8 km
- Hadley Wood3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Potters Bar Railway Station0.1 km
- Potters Bar Railway Station0.1 km
- Potters Bar Rail Station0.1 km
- Potters Bar Rail Station0.1 km
- Potters Bar Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EN61AG · Data under Open Government Licence