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Potters Bar Parkfield

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About

Potters Bar's Parkfield ward is located in the southeastern part of the town, primarily consisting of residential housing. The area is characterised by a mix of property types, including semi-detached and terraced homes from the mid-20th century. It contains local amenities such as the Parkfield Medical Centre and the King George V Playing Fields, which provide green space for recreation. The ward is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the east, which influences the local soundscape.

The residential streets are generally quiet, with the local community served by Oakmere Primary School and several places of worship. A notable local landmark is the Darkes Lane war memorial, situated just outside the ward's boundary. Public transport connections include bus routes linking residents to Potters Bar railway station and surrounding neighbourhoods. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more central commercial parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Potters Bar Parkfield has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Potters Bar Parkfield is £64,547 per year. There are 9 schools in Potters Bar Parkfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Potters Bar Parkfield is home to around 4,991 people, with a population density of about 2,329.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Potters Bar Parkfield Population
4,991
Population density
2,329.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.26(+1%)
Shoplifting
29.25(+311%)
Other theft
24.84(+347%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.44(+112%)
Vehicle crime
10.22(+125%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,233
64.74%
Other White
561
11.23%
Indian
308
6.17%
Other
186
3.72%
African
127
2.54%
Total population: 4,994

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,769
41.68%
Level 3 (A level)
674
15.88%
No qualifications
600
14.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
563
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
318
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 4,244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
952
45.05%
Owns with a mortgage
632
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
19.07%
Other social rented
73
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
42
1.99%
Total households: 2,113

Property prices in Potters Bar Parkfield

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £638,670 in Potters Bar Parkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £2,215,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Potters Bar Parkfield 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 Parkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£802,500
Flats17£287,500
Semi-Detached21£700,000
Terraced5£465,000

10 years median price trend in Potters Bar Parkfield

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

All postcodes in Potters Bar Parkfield

EN61PG

Strafford Gate

EN61UQ

Park Drive

EN61PJ

Strafford Gate

EN61QZ

Mount Grace Road

EN61SW

Heathfield Close

EN61UJ

Byng Drive

EN65XN

Darkes Lane

EN69FZ

Darkes Lane

EN61BW

Darkes Lane

EN61DQ

Manor Road

EN61UH

Byng Drive

EN65AF

High Street

EN69JH

Potters Bar Parkfield

EN61PN

Strafford Gate

EN69HT

Darkes Lane

EN61HT

Hatfield Road

EN61HW

Richmond Road

EN61PH

Strafford Close

EN61QA

The Service Road

EN61SD

Osborne Road

EN61EJ

Heath Drive

EN61EW

Cedar Close

EN61TB

Albemarle Avenue

EN61UT

Billy Lows Lane

EN61UX

Billy Lows Lane

EN62HF

Mutton Lane

EN61BP

Darkes Lane

EN61XW

Billy Lows Lane

EN65WX

Darkes Lane

EN61UN

Highfield Way

EN65AZ

Goodacre Close

EN61DG

Manor Road

EN61DH

Darkes Lane

EN61QH

The Briers

EN61AG

Darkes Lane

EN61EY

Church Road

EN61EL

Manor Way

EN61EU

Church Road

EN61HP

Hatfield Road

EN61SA

Broadwater

EN61QN

The Walk

EN69JG

Potters Bar Parkfield

EN61PR

Strafford Gate

EN61RZ

Osborne Road

EN61SZ

Melrose Avenue

EN61BT

Darkes Lane

EN61PF

Wentworth Close

EN62NX

Mutton Lane

EN61RL

Quakers Lane

EN61QB

Watkins Rise

EN61RB

Mount Grace Road

EN61UU

Billy Lows Lane

EN61UW

Byng Drive

EN65BL

High Street

EN69GP

Darkes Lane

EN61ER

Mountway

EN61ET

Church Road

EN61QD

The Walk

EN61DE

Byng Drive

EN61EN

Heath Drive

EN61HB

Church Road

EN61AX

Darkes Lane

EN61PL

Strafford Gate

EN61EG

The Avenue

EN61ES

Church Road

EN65AB

High Street

EN61AN

Potters Bar Station Yard

EN61QY

Mount Grace Road

EN61TL

Station Close

EN65AT

High Street

EN61HU

The Highlands

EN61TD

Albemarle Avenue

EN61EH

Heath Drive

EN61TA

Melrose Avenue

EN61QR

Ladbrooke Drive

EN69HG

Darkes Lane

EN61HL

Richmond Court

EN61PP

Lynton Crest

EN61BB

Darkes Lane

EN62HD

Mutton Lane

EN62NU

Mutton Lane

EN62PB

Mutton Lane

EN69FF

Darkes Lane

EN61AU

Darkes Lane

EN61EZ

Quakers Lane

EN61BZ

Darkes Lane

EN61LH

Westwood Close

EN61SN

St Michaels Way

EN61EX

Sandringham Road

EN61HX

Hatfield Road

EN65BH

Hollies Way

EN61BX

Darkes Lane

EN61UF

Byng Drive

EN61EP

Mountway

EN61DD

Darkes Lane

EN61SY

Birch Grove

EN61XN

Billy Lows Lane

EN61HA

Rosary Court

EN61QJ

The Walk

EN61AF

Darkes Lane

Data Sources

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