Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

EN6 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN6 1AQ.

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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

At 78% private renter occupancy, EN6 1AQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1AQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Potters Bar in Potters Bar. Administratively it sits within Potters Bar Furzefield ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EN6 1AQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EN6 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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 1AQ 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.

Anti-social behaviour60
Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson21
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 pupils0.8 km
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Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Dame Alice Owen's School

Outstanding1447 pupils1.3 km
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The Wroxham School

Outstanding232 pupils1.5 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 Plc0.1 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.1 km
  • The Fresh Bean Trading Company0.1 km
  • Prakash Ltd0.3 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 Club0.6 km
  • The Old Manor0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell Catering At Canada Life1.0 km
  • Cafe Larsa0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Games Hub 3600.1 km
  • Healthy Corner0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Golden Grill0.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Sea Chef0.3 km
  • Wok You Like0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Potters Bar0.1 km
  • Brookmans Park2.7 km
  • Hadley Wood3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Railway Station0.0 km
  • Potters Bar Rail Station0.1 km