Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

OAKFIELD CLOSE, EN6 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD CLOSE, EN6 2BE.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EN6 2BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, EN6 2BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £413k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 25.9% year-on-year.

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

EN6 2BE is a safe, established residential area on Oakfield Close, 1.1km from Potters Bar in Potters Bar. Administratively it sits within Potters Bar Furzefield ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, down 25.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EN6 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00119746 (shared with 5 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 2BE. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 408,750

16 sales · Mean £ 409,375

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

EN6 2BE has low crime rates — 30 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Cranborne Primary School

Good441 pupils0.2 km
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The Wroxham School

Outstanding232 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Grace School

Requires Improvement515 pupils1.0 km
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Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Dame Alice Owen's School

Outstanding1447 pupils1.3 km
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Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good233 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Harringtons Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Helmsman0.7 km
  • Macaroni Cucina Italiana0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Broadway Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Candie Stop0.7 km
  • Howards The Greengrocers0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Lightwood News0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • P Bar Crusaders Sports Club0.5 km
  • Strafford Arms0.7 km
  • The Old Manor0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bhanthai Cafe And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bubbleking0.6 km
  • Cafe 240.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Caffe Rosso0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Potters Bar0.6 km
  • Brookmans Park2.2 km
  • Hadley Wood4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Laurel Avenue0.4 km
  • Mutton Lane0.4 km
  • Cranborne Crescent0.4 km
  • Cranborne Crescent0.4 km
  • Laurel Avenue0.4 km