Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

DARKES LANE, EN6 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARKES LANE, EN6 1DA.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EN6 1DA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EN6 1DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £910k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

EN6 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Darkes Lane, 0.6km from Little Heath 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 1DA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £910k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00119745 (shared with 14 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 1DA. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 910,000

1 sales · Mean £ 910,000

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

EN6 1DA has low crime rates — 26 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 behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary13
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Mount Grace School

Requires Improvement515 pupils0.3 km
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Cranborne Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Little Heath Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Harringtons Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Golden Grill0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Sea Chef0.9 km
  • Wok You Like0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots Co Plc0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.7 km
  • The Fresh Bean Trading Company0.6 km
  • Broadway Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Candie Stop0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Potters Bar Tennis Club0.9 km
  • Builders Arms0.5 km
  • Potters Bar Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Old Manor0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cafe Larsa0.6 km
  • Games Hub 3600.5 km
  • Healthy Corner0.9 km
  • Pasalet Cafeteria0.5 km
  • Potters Bar Town Football Club1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Potters Bar0.7 km
  • Brookmans Park2.3 km
  • Hadley Wood3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Mount Grace School0.3 km
  • Byng Drive0.4 km
  • Mount Grace School0.4 km