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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 89 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
89
Deprivation level
6/10
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
44.89(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.03(+82%)
Shoplifting
11.35(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(+30%)
Other theft
8.26(+51%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £559,500 in Potters Bar Oakmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £810,000.

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
Semi-Detached42£579,000
Terraced9£475,000
Detached7£740,000
Flats16£284,000

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

EN65EB

Southgate Road

EN65PN

Highview Gardens

EN65QH

Carpenters Way

EN65AS

High Street

EN65JR

Penshurst Road

EN65PD

St Johns Close

EN62RT

Hill Crest

EN65HQ

The Causeway

EN65HG

The Causeway

EN65PR

Gregory Avenue

EN62RB

Barnet Road

EN65BY

High Street

EN62RS

Hill Rise

EN65JP

Penshurst Road

EN65HS

Torrington Drive

EN62RL

Barnet Road

EN65NE

Wayside

EN65PZ

Carpenter Way

EN62RZ

Byers Close

EN62RW

St Vincent's Way

EN62NZ

Mutton Lane

EN65PQ

Highview Gardens

EN64AG

Coopers Lane

EN65HT

Torrington Drive

EN62RN

Barnet Road

EN65BW

Potters Bar Oakmere

EN62RR

Hill Rise

EN65ER

Southgate Road

EN62SG

Dove Lane

EN62PR

Willow Way

EN65EJ

Park Avenue

EN62QD

Ashwood Road

EN62RJ

Raymond Court

EN62PY

Hyde Avenue

EN65JD

Northlands

EN65NU

Chace Avenue

EN65EN

Park Avenue

EN65HP

Tavistock Close

EN65NS

Fetherstone Close

EN65AW

High Street

EN64AE

Coopers Lane Road

EN65LL

The Grove

EN65BX

Chace Avenue

EN62QE

Ashwood Road

EN65PH

View Road

EN65NW

Stamford Close

EN65NR

Marshe Close

EN65RG

Leeside

EN65LY

Chace Avenue

EN62QU

Barnet Road

EN62PQ

Ashwood Road

EN65DZ

Southgate Road

EN65JZ

Tempest Avenue

EN65NP

Chace Avenue

EN65EA

Southgate Road

EN65PS

Lake View

EN65NN

Bowmans Close

EN62QF

Ashwood Road

EN65PP

Highview Gardens

EN65JG

Cotton Road

EN65DY

Southgate Road

EN65PG

Barr Road

EN62QB

Hayes Walk

EN65LH

Tempest Avenue

EN65PT

Park View

EN65NX

Chace Avenue

EN62SH

Barnet Road

EN65NA

Forbes Avenue

EN62PN

Ashwood Road

EN65LE

Chauncy Avenue

EN65EG

Kemble Close

EN65HE

Morven Close

EN65DG

Blunesfield

EN65EY

Fenton Close

EN65HH

The Spinney

EN65QA

Carpenter Way

EN65PF

Highview Close

EN65LD

Tempest Avenue

EN62PH

Ashwood Road

EN65BG

Bowmans Close

EN62RE

Barnet Road

EN65DE

Northlands

EN65DF

Northlands

EN65EP

Southgate Road

EN65EU

St Louis Close

EN62QJ

Ashwood Road

EN65QL

Carpenter Way

EN62PJ

Beechwood Avenue

EN62PU

Hyde Avenue

EN65QD

Coningsby Drive

EN65BB

High Street

EN65LU

Chace Avenue

EN65HN

The Causeway

EN62PT

Willow Way

EN65DN

High Street

EN62QG

Cherry Tree Lane

EN65LJ

The Grove

EN65JU

Tempest Avenue

EN65NT

Aston Way

EN65HL

The Causeway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.