Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

DARKES LANE, EN6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

348

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Avg Age

51

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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 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

EN6 1BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £282k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £282k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

EN6 1BZ 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.

For serious buyers, EN6 1BZ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00119761 (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 1BZ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 310,000

40 sales · Mean £ 310,556

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

EN6 1BZ 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
Burglary14
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Mount Grace School

Requires Improvement515 pupils0.2 km
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Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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Little Heath Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Cranborne Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Prakash Ltd0.9 km
  • A&D Minimarket1.0 km
  • Broadway Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Candie Stop0.9 km
  • Elms Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Osteria Dante0.5 km
  • Aksular Restaurant0.5 km
  • Revive Cafe0.4 km
  • The Theatre Cafe/Wyllyotts Centre0.8 km
  • Bhanthai Cafe And Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Curry Garden1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Macaroni Cucina Italiana0.9 km
  • Mooboo0.5 km
  • Potters Bar Fish N Chip0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Potters Bar0.7 km
  • Brookmans Park2.4 km
  • Hadley Wood3.9 km

Bus Stops

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