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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. The median sale price in Potters Bar Furzefield is £475,000 (around £552 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £361,000 and £597,500. There are 2 schools in Potters Bar Furzefield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Potters Bar Furzefield Population

5,787

Population density

1,294.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price: £475,000

Price per sq ft: £552

Sales (last 12 months): 55

Typical range (middle 50%): £361K – £598K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £552 per square foot) in Potters Bar Furzefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £845,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	25	£595,000	£560	£475,200	£530,000	£670,000	£765,900
Terraced	15	£443,000	£636	£287,500	£372,500	£480,879	£617,500
Flats	15	£272,500	£449	£124,850	£220,000	£327,500	£429,500

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£300,000	£585,000	£469,975
2026	—	£225,000	£600,000	£399,950

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Furzefield.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£465	£628	£636
2026	—	£392	£528	£590

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district.

Band A£1,604

Band B£1,871

Band C£2,139

Band D£2,406

Band E£2,940

Band F£3,475

Band G£4,010

Band H£4,812

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Potters Bar Furzefield ward.

Local councillors

Chris Myers

Potters Bar Furzefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Christian Gray

Potters Bar Furzefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Potters Bar Furzefield

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Potters Bar Furzefield

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Local government

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