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Potters Bar Furzefield

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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.

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.