EN6 1AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Darkes Lane, 0.8km from Potters Bar in Potters Bar. Administratively it sits within Potters Bar Furzefield ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EN6 1AF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN6 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00190299 (shared with 329 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARKES LANE, EN6 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARKES LANE, EN6 1AF.
238
30
£ 57,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EN6 1AF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN6 1AF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,000
4 sales · Mean £ 358,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN6 1AF is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
Cranborne Primary School
Mount Grace School
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
Little Heath Primary School
Dame Alice Owen's School
The Wroxham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots Co Plc0.1 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- The Fresh Bean Trading Company0.2 km
- Prakash Ltd0.5 km
- Broadway Food And Wine0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Potters Bar Tennis Club0.8 km
- Builders Arms1.0 km
- Potters Bar Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Old Manor0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe Larsa0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Games Hub 3600.1 km
- Healthy Corner0.5 km
- Pasalet Cafeteria0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Golden Grill0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Sea Chef0.5 km
- Wok You Like0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Potters Bar0.3 km
- Brookmans Park2.6 km
- Hadley Wood3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Byng Drive0.0 km
- Byng Drive0.1 km
- Potters Bar Railway Station0.2 km
- Potters Bar Railway Station0.2 km
- Potters Bar Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EN61AF · Data under Open Government Licence