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Potters Bar Oakmere

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About

Potters Bar's Oakmere ward sits in the town's south-eastern quadrant, primarily defined by residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from post-war semi-detached homes to more modern developments. Local shopping needs are served by several small parades of shops, while larger retail options are found closer to the town centre. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with playing fields and smaller recreational areas providing local amenities for residents.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Oakmere Park, a substantial area of woodland and open space that borders the M25 motorway. The ward's eastern boundary is largely demarcated by this major transport route, which influences the area's soundscape and accessibility. Community life centres around local schools and the Oakmere Community Association, which organises events and maintains the community centre as a focal point for activities.

Area overview

On average Potters Bar Oakmere has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% 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 2 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 5,791 people, with a population density of about 2,230.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Potters Bar Oakmere Population
5,791
Population density
2,230.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.09(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.15(+143%)
Shoplifting
15.2(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.05(+74%)
Other theft
11.05(+102%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,735
64.53%
Other White
622
10.75%
Indian
254
4.39%
Other
222
3.84%
African
202
3.49%
Total population: 5,788

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,559
33.3%
No qualifications
848
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
768
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
644
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
821
34.37%
Owns with a mortgage
692
28.97%
Other social rented
433
18.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
379
15.86%
Social rents from council
34
1.42%
Total households: 2,389

Property prices in Potters Bar Oakmere

Based on 64 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
Terraced4£470,500
Detached6£715,000
Flats16£284,000
Semi-Detached38£576,500

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

EN65JG

Cotton Road

EN65PU

Gregory Avenue

EN65AJ

High Street

EN64AG

Coopers Lane

EN65JP

Penshurst Road

EN65AW

High Street

EN65QF

Coningsby Drive

EN65QJ

Carpenter Way

EN65JL

Trewenna Drive

EN65LZ

Chace Avenue

EN65LY

Chace Avenue

EN65EW

Park Avenue

EN65DU

Southgate Road

EN65QD

Coningsby Drive

EN65PT

Park View

EN65PQ

Highview Gardens

EN65BQ

The Causeway

EN62RF

St Vincents Way

EN65DQ

Fayerfield

EN65EL

Park Avenue

EN62RB

Barnet Road

EN65JN

Wulstan Park

EN65QS

The Ridgeway

EN65JU

Tempest Avenue

EN65NH

Forbes Avenue

EN65RG

Leeside

EN65LT

Oakmere Lane

EN65LS

Oakmere Lane

EN65HQ

The Causeway

EN65DE

Northlands

EN65LH

Tempest Avenue

EN65ED

Oakmere Avenue

EN65JQ

Oakmere Close

EN65HH

The Spinney

EN65BX

Chace Avenue

EN65DG

Blunesfield

EN65PL

Highview Gardens

EN65DL

High Street

EN65PJ

Highview Gardens

EN65EH

Southgate Road

EN65NB

Forbes Avenue

EN65HD

The Causeway

EN65NS

Fetherstone Close

EN65BY

High Street

EN62RJ

Raymond Court

EN65EE

Oakmere Avenue

EN65PH

View Road

EN65LA

Tempest Avenue

EN65HA

The Causeway

EN65PX

Gregory Avenue

EN65PR

Gregory Avenue

EN62RH

St Francis Close

EN65HR

Torrington Drive

EN65EU

St Louis Close

EN65DR

Southgate Road

EN65DJ

High Street

Data Sources

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