EN6 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Thornton Road, 0.6km from Heath, Little in Potters Bar. Administratively it sits within Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward and the Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
For serious buyers, EN6 1BY is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, down 22.6% year-on-year. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00121399 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON ROAD, EN6 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, EN6 1BY.
359
41
£ 60,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN6 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. EN6 1BY's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £430k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN6 1BY. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 430,000
11 sales · Mean £ 420,681
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN6 1BY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Little Heath Primary School
Mount Grace School
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School
Oakmere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lions Kebab0.9 km
- Georges Fish Bar0.8 km
- Souvlakia0.7 km
- Pizza Di Napoli Ltd0.7 km
- Curry Garden0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Builders Arms0.4 km
- The Chequers1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Old Owens Association & Sports Club0.9 km
- Old Owens Thai0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- A&D Minimarket0.7 km
- Elms Pharmacy0.7 km
- Little Heath Post Office & Aeon UK Convenience0.3 km
- Millys Patisserie0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Potters Bar1.4 km
- Brookmans Park2.6 km
- Hadley Wood4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.0 km
- Church Road0.0 km
- Hatfield Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Osborne Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN61BY · Data under Open Government Licence