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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£564,500
Price per sq ft£556
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£468K – £643K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £564,500 (about £556 per square foot) in Potters Bar Oakmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,500 up to £820,000.

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 Oakmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£712,475£533
Semi-Detached35£592,250£570
Terraced6£454,000£537
Flats9£315,000£459

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Potters Bar Oakmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Oakmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£672,500£278,500£479,975£367,500
2017£667,000£265,000£487,500£408,000
2018£645,000£279,975£472,500£447,500
2019£507,500£290,000£462,500£422,500
2020£573,000£295,000£511,250£389,950
2021£685,000£285,000£522,500£479,950
2022£735,000£295,000£621,250£610,000
2023£670,000£280,000£565,000£455,000
2024£718,900£250,000£540,000£465,000
2025£744,975£285,000£570,000£475,000
2026£619,000£639,500£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Oakmere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Oakmere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595£486£487£482
2017£530£472£484£465
2018£431£464£495£476
2019£481£442£459£456
2020£465£474£503£448
2021£484£434£495£469
2022£582£478£538£507
2023£533£512£548£481
2024£553£427£504£452
2025£540£459£568£559
2026£492£568£515
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Oakmere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Potters Bar Oakmere in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.