Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

POTTERS BAR STATION YARD, EN6 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERS BAR STATION YARD, EN6 1AN.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

78% of homes in EN6 1AN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EN6 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Potters Bar Station Yard, 0.5km from Potters Bar in Potters Bar. Administratively it sits within Potters Bar Furzefield ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EN6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00190299 (shared with 329 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN6 1AN. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EN6 1AN has low crime rates — 43 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.

Anti-social behaviour59
Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Cranborne Primary School

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Grace School

Requires Improvement515 pupils0.9 km
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Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Dame Alice Owen's School

Outstanding1447 pupils1.3 km
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The Wroxham School

Outstanding232 pupils1.4 km
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Little Heath Primary School

Good235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots Co Plc0.2 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.0 km
  • The Fresh Bean Trading Company0.1 km
  • Prakash Ltd0.2 km
  • Broadway Food And Wine0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Potters Bar Tennis Club0.8 km
  • P Bar Crusaders Sports Club1.0 km
  • Potters Bar Cricket Club0.7 km
  • The Old Manor0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Cafe Larsa0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Games Hub 3600.2 km
  • Healthy Corner0.2 km
  • Pasalet Cafeteria0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Golden Grill0.1 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • Sea Chef0.2 km
  • Wok You Like0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Potters Bar0.0 km
  • Brookmans Park2.8 km
  • Hadley Wood3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Potters Bar Rail Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Rail Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km