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Potters Bar Oakmere

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About

Oakmere is a neighbourhood of Potters Bar in the borough of Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of interwar semi-detached houses and later infill developments arranged along short, connected streets. Local provision includes small clusters of shops, a community hall and routine civic services that serve day-to-day needs. Road links and pedestrian routes give straightforward access to other parts of Potters Bar without relying on routes outside the borough.

At the heart of the neighbourhood is Oakmere Park, which takes its name from a shallow, spring-fed lake fringed by reed beds and a network of footpaths. The park contains sports pitches, a children’s play area and stretches of grass used for local events and dog walking. Woodland belts and mown lawns provide year-round green space and the lake supports wintering and breeding waterfowl, creating a clear focus for local recreation and informal wildlife watching.

Area overview

On average Potters Bar Oakmere has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Potters Bar Oakmere is £57,961 per year. There are 3 schools in Potters Bar Oakmere: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Potters Bar Oakmere is home to around 7,752 people, with a population density of about 2,504.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Potters Bar Oakmere Population
7,752
Population density
2,504.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.38(+43%)
Shoplifting
25.28(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.74(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.03(+41%)
Other theft
7.09(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,920
63.48%
Other White
831
10.72%
Indian
332
4.28%
Other
329
4.25%
African
274
3.54%
Total population: 7,750

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,067
32.8%
No qualifications
1,199
19.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,025
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
854
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 6,301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,019
31.96%
Owns with a mortgage
929
29.14%
Other social rented
556
17.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
483
15.15%
Social rents from council
160
5.02%
Total households: 3,188

Property prices in Potters Bar Oakmere

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £522,462 in Potters Bar Oakmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £814,456.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Potters Bar Oakmere in the 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 Oakmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£740,000
Flats20£290,000
Semi-Detached37£578,000
Terraced10£472,500

10 years median price trend in Potters Bar Oakmere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Oakmere.

All postcodes in Potters Bar Oakmere

EN65BT

High Street

EN62RN

Barnet Road

EN65BQ

The Causeway

EN65JR

Penshurst Road

EN65PN

Highview Gardens

EN62RS

Hill Rise

EN62RX

Hill Rise

EN65EE

Oakmere Avenue

EN65EF

Oakmere Avenue

EN65QE

Honeywood Close

EN65DG

Blunesfield

EN65LZ

Chace Avenue

EN65EW

Park Avenue

EN65HE

Morven Close

EN62SG

Dove Lane

EN65DX

Hermitage Court

EN65LE

Chauncy Avenue

EN64AF

Stapleton Close

EN62PT

Willow Way

EN65HL

The Causeway

EN65HY

Tiverton Road

EN65LU

Chace Avenue

EN65HH

The Spinney

EN62PU

Hyde Avenue

EN65DU

Southgate Road

EN65HQ

The Causeway

EN65QD

Coningsby Drive

EN62RU

Hill Crest

EN65DY

Southgate Road

EN65EB

Southgate Road

EN65QJ

Carpenter Way

EN62QJ

Ashwood Road

EN65BX

Chace Avenue

EN65HZ

Hatherleigh Gardens

EN62RY

Barnet Road

EN64AG

Coopers Lane

EN65DL

High Street

EN65NF

Wayside

EN65RG

Leeside

EN62QY

Barnet Road

EN62RF

St Vincents Way

EN65DQ

Fayerfield

EN65EU

St Louis Close

EN65LA

Tempest Avenue

EN65LX

Chace Avenue

EN65NP

Chace Avenue

EN65PH

View Road

EN65LS

Oakmere Lane

EN65NB

Forbes Avenue

EN65PS

Lake View

EN62NZ

Mutton Lane

EN62RB

Barnet Road

EN65PF

Highview Close

EN65DJ

High Street

EN65JN

Wulstan Park

EN65JX

Tempest Avenue

EN65NH

Forbes Avenue

EN65ED

Oakmere Avenue

EN65PQ

Highview Gardens

EN62NY

Mutton Lane

EN62RG

St Vincents Way

EN65NN

Bowmans Close

EN62PX

Hunter Close

EN62RJ

Raymond Court

EN65EN

Park Avenue

EN65EX

Southgate Road

EN65HP

Tavistock Close

EN65HS

Torrington Drive

EN65NA

Forbes Avenue

EN65LY

Chace Avenue

EN62PH

Ashwood Road

EN65HR

Torrington Drive

EN65LJ

The Grove

EN62PJ

Beechwood Avenue

EN62QQ

Ashwood Road

EN65AJ

High Street

EN65JY

Tempest Avenue

EN65PR

Gregory Avenue

EN65DR

Southgate Road

EN65HD

The Causeway

EN65LD

Tempest Avenue

EN65NT

Aston Way

EN62QG

Cherry Tree Lane

EN65EH

Southgate Road

EN65HG

The Causeway

EN65PP

Highview Gardens

EN62QE

Ashwood Road

EN62QS

Barnet Road

EN65HW

Causeway Close

EN65BG

Bowmans Close

EN65JS

Faringford Close

EN65PY

Park View

EN65AW

High Street

EN65LT

Oakmere Lane

EN62PW

Ashwood Road

EN62QA

Willow Way

EN62RE

Barnet Road

EN62QF

Ashwood Road

EN65EG

Kemble Close

EN65HF

The Causeway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.