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Potters Bar Furzefield

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Potters Bar Furzefield ward is located in the northern part of Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semis, and terraces. Furzefield Centre serves as a local hub, offering leisure facilities and community spaces. The ward is bordered by green spaces like Mymwood Drive Open Space, providing recreational areas for residents.

Public transport links include Potters Bar railway station, connecting the area to London and nearby towns. Local schools such as Furzefield Primary School cater to families in the ward. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character, with easy access to the M25 for commuters. Shops and amenities are concentrated around Darkes Lane, meeting everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Potters Bar Furzefield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Potters Bar Furzefield is £59,258 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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Potters Bar Furzefield Population

5,787

Population density

1,294.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

1.15%

Total households: 2,263

Property prices in Potters Bar Furzefield

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £531,000 in Potters Bar Furzefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £209,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£685,000	£583,300	£628,500	£827,500	£941,500
Flats	9	£260,000	£215,400	£225,000	£295,000	£363,200
Semi-Detached	25	£600,000	£500,600	£536,000	£670,000	£760,000
Terraced	15	£470,000	£402,000	£419,000	£510,000	£632,500

10 years median price trend in Potters Bar Furzefield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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