Postcode Analysis Welwyn Hatfield, East of England

CHESTER CLOSE, EN6 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER CLOSE, EN6 1DT.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EN6 1DT 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EN6 1DT combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£715k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1DT is a sought-after residential area on Chester Close, 0.2km 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 1DT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £715k. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00121411 (shared with 26 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 1DT. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 707,500

2 sales · Mean £ 707,500

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

EN6 1DT has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Little Heath Primary School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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Mount Grace School

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

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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Cranborne Primary School

Good441 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Builders Arms0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Little Heath Post Office & Aeon UK Convenience0.4 km
  • Millys Patisserie1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Potters Bar1.4 km
  • Brookmans Park2.2 km
  • Welham Green3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Osborne Road0.1 km
  • Osborne Road0.1 km
  • Swanley Crescent0.3 km
  • Church Road0.4 km
  • Church Road0.4 km