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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

EN61EE

Manor Way

EN61HY

Norman Court

EN61RQ

Blackbury Close

EN61SP

Heathfield Close

EN61PS

The Walk

EN61QL

The Walk

EN61DP

The Briers

EN61LL

Green Meadow

EN61QP

Ladbrooke Drive

EN61UL

Highfield Way

EN61UY

Billy Lows Lane

EN61HS

Hatfield Road

EN61TF

Abingdon Place

EN69GZ

Darkes Lane

EN69HL

Darkes Lane

EN61LQ

Heath Road

EN61PE

Strafford Gate

EN61QQ

The Briers

EN61UE

Ritz Court

EN69FU

Darkes Lane

EN69HZ

Potters Bar Parkfield

EN61LN

The Mount

EN61QE

The Walk

EN61QW

Ladbrooke Drive

EN61DN

Albany Gate

EN61HH

Hatfield Road

EN61UR

Byng Drive

EN61RG

Quakers Lane

EN65DB

High Street

EN61QG

The Walk

EN61SL

Grangewood

EN61AE

Darkes Lane

EN61RE

Mount Grace Road

EN61ST

St Marys Court

EN61US

Parkfield View

EN61HN

Hatfield Road

EN61PQ

Ladbrooke Close

EN61TG

Station Close

EN65BA

High Street

EN61AQ

Darkes Lane

EN61BJ

Darkes Lane

EN61DA

Darkes Lane

EN61RD

Mount Grace Road

EN61TE

Otways Close

EN65DH

High Street

EN61PW

Strafford Gate

EN65BS

High Street

EN69GS

Darkes Lane

EN61EB

The Avenue

EN61UP

Byng Drive

EN61XL

Billy Lows Lane

EN61HD

Inglefield

EN61DB

Darkes Lane

EN61LW

Heath Road

EN61RF

The Crest

EN61RH

Quakers Lane

EN61AZ

Darkes Lane

EN61RW

Anthorne Close

EN61LJ

Heath Road

EN61QF

The Walk

EN65AU

Parkside

EN61HR

Billy Lows Lane

EN65AE

Princes Parade

EN61ED

The Avenue

EN61RJ

Quakers Lane

EN65BE

High Street

EN65ZD

Darkes Lane

Data Sources

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