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About

Potters Bar Furzefield ward encompasses a primarily residential area in the northern part of the town. The housing stock is largely composed of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with some modern developments. The ward is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the west and includes significant green spaces like the expansive Mymwood Drive playing fields. Local amenities are centred along local roads, serving the immediate community's needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to Oakmere Park, a large recreational ground with sports facilities, a pond, and wooded areas. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of families and longer-term residents. The ward's layout is characterised by cul-de-sacs and avenues branching off main thoroughfares like The Walk. Public transport links provide connections to central Potters Bar and beyond, supporting its role as a commuter settlement.

Area overview

On average Potters Bar Furzefield has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 16% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Potters Bar Furzefield is £69,715 per year. There are 2 schools in Potters Bar Furzefield: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Potters Bar Furzefield is home to around 5,787 people, with a population density of about 1,294.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Potters Bar Furzefield Population
5,787
Population density
1,294.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.61(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.19(+109%)
Shoplifting
9.68(+42%)
Vehicle crime
8.99(+104%)
Other theft
8.29(+52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,813
65.87%
Other White
571
9.86%
Indian
318
5.49%
Other
204
3.52%
Irish
125
2.16%
Total population: 5,789

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,606
34.61%
Level 3 (A level)
830
17.89%
No qualifications
756
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
607
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 4,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
802
35.44%
Owns outright
752
33.23%
Other social rented
330
14.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
14.01%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.15%
Total households: 2,263

Property prices in Potters Bar Furzefield

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£524
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£376K – £605K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £524 per square foot) in Potters Bar Furzefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£595,000£552
Terraced10£461,250£638
Flats12£271,250£426

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Potters Bar Furzefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,000£272,500£495,000£428,750
2017£495,000£270,000£485,000£372,500
2018£585,000£243,500£505,000£389,950
2019£612,500£254,500£472,500£407,500
2020£565,000£281,750£527,500£440,000
2021£680,000£267,500£543,250£420,000
2022£1,045,000£245,000£587,000£475,000
2023£550,000£209,000£568,000£523,000
2024£572,000£250,000£540,000£475,000
2025£827,500£297,500£605,000£469,975
2026£215,000£597,500£443,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430£455£528£533
2017£412£509£512
2018£405£427£492£498
2019£482£445£541£481
2020£514£421£510£583
2021£585£484£574£572
2022£542£350£580£659
2023£562£363£614£561
2024£604£377£650£575
2025£561£468£594£636
2026£274£511£636
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Potters Bar Furzefield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Potters Bar Furzefield

Is Potters Bar Furzefield safe?

Potters Bar Furzefield records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Potters Bar Furzefield?

The median sale price in Potters Bar Furzefield is £500,000 (about £524 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Potters Bar Furzefield?

Potters Bar Furzefield has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Potters Bar Furzefield?

Potters Bar Furzefield scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Potters Bar Furzefield sits around rank 23,324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Potters Bar Furzefield?

The average household income in Potters Bar Furzefield is around £69,715 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Potters Bar Furzefield?

Potters Bar Furzefield is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chris Myers (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Christian Gray (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Potters Bar Furzefield

EN63ES

Auckland Road

EN63AG

Cranborne Crescent

EN62DY

Vicarage Close

EN63DH

Wroxham Gardens

EN63HT

Auckland Road

EN62AY

Mutton Lane

EN63AS

Mutton Lane

EN63HD

Borough Way

EN63EN

Bornedene

EN62BA

Laurel Fields

EN63AZ

Lexington Court

EN63EZ

Suffolk Road

EN62DE

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN63HG

Shillitoe Avenue

EN63AE

Cranborne Crescent

EN63NL

Warrengate Lane

EN62HS

Darkes Lane

EN62AA

Manor Court

EN63DF

Deepdene

EN63JB

Cranborne Industrial Estate

EN62AT

Mutton Lane

EN63EG

Oulton Crescent

EN63HA

Borough Way

EN62HT

The Broadway

EN63EU

Cambridge Drive

EN63DA

Knifton Court

EN62BB

Laurel Fields

EN63BW

Mutton Lane

EN63DU

Mimms Hall Road

EN62AN

Mutton Lane

EN63HU

Kimptons Close

EN63DW

Mimms Hall Road

EN63JF

Cranborne Road

EN62HX

The Broadway

EN63EH

Mimms Hall Road

EN63AJ

Cranborne Road

EN63BE

Windmore Avenue

EN62DN

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN63AD

Cranborne Crescent

EN63DE

Deepdene

EN62AE

Clive Close

EN63HR

Shillitoe Avenue

EN63ET

Cambridge Drive

EN63HL

Rushfield

EN62AD

Clive Close

EN62HZ

The Broadway

EN63BG

Windmore Avenue

EN63HS

Auckland Road

EN62DD

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN63AU

Cranborne Close

EN63HE

Auckland Road

EN63HP

Updale Close

EN63NW

Mutton Lane

EN62HN

Wyllyotts Close

EN63AH

Cranborne Road

EN63HN

Rushfield

EN63HW

Rushfield

EN63EA

Ormesby Drive

EN63EX

Cambridge Drive

EN63NN

Warrengate Lane

EN63DY

Mimms Hall Road

EN63DQ

Cranborne Road

EN62DJ

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN63DN

Wroxham Gardens

EN63JR

Devonshire Business Centre

EN63AR

Mutton Lane

EN63DD

Deepdene

EN63DP

Ranworth Gardens

EN63BN

Mutton Lane

EN62DW

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN63JN

Cranborne Industrial Estate

EN62BE

Oakfield Close

EN63AT

Mutton Lane

EN63HZ

Kimptons Mead

EN63AX

Mutton Lane

EN63HB

Borough Way

EN63BZ

Mimms Hall Road

EN63ER

Summit Road

EN63BB

Mutton Lane

EN63AB

Cranborne Road

EN62HY

The Close

EN63QB

Bignells Corner

EN62AG

Neville Close

EN63DJ

Wroxham Gardens

EN63HJ

Rushfield

EN62AQ

Laurel Avenue

EN63HQ

Shillitoe Avenue

EN63BX

Lexington Court

EN63BS

Mutton Lane

EN62HU

The Broadway

EN63BP

Mutton Lane

EN63JA

Kimptons Mead

EN62DL

Dugdale Hill Lane

EN63BJ

Mutton Lane

EN63ED

Oulton Crescent

EN63DL

Wroxham Gardens

EN63BL

Mutton Lane

EN63BA

Cranborne Parade

EN63BD

Mutton Lane

EN62AB

Laurel Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.