Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

THORNTON ROAD, EN6 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, EN6 1BY.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Little Heath Primary School

Good235 pupils0.1 km
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Mount Grace School

Requires Improvement515 pupils0.5 km
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Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Oakmere Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Builders Arms0.4 km
  • The Chequers1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Old Owens Association & Sports Club0.9 km
  • Old Owens Thai0.9 km
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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