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EN6 3PR

Blackhorse Lane

Shenley

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Overview

Postcode EN6 3PR is located in a rural village, within the Shenley ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shenley & South Mimms area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 376.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shenley & South Mimms is £70,994 per year. The nearest station is Potters Bar, about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
376
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
48.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Shenley & South Mimms has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shenley & South Mimms has a very high crime rate, with approximately 376.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.9%

Approximately 48.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shenley & South Mimms is £70,994 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from EN6 3PR.

Flood risk

Low

Shenley & South Mimms near EN6 3PR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Potters Bar located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
4,159.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
236.4(+4222%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.84(+52%)
Vehicle crime
31.89(+625%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.08(+151%)
Shoplifting
15.01(+119%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
84.57%
Other
9
4.79%
Bangladeshi
7
3.72%
Indian
4
2.13%
Other White
4
2.13%
Total population: 188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
27.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
15.53%
Level 3 (A level)
24
14.91%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
20
22.73%
Owns outright
19
21.59%
Social rents from council
3
3.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
3.41%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Shenley

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£598
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£496K – £720K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £598 per square foot) in Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£750,000£626
Semi-Detached13£588,000£560
Terraced14£463,750£626
Flats1£235,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shenley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shenley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£705,000£270,000£495,000£352,000
2017£661,250£279,000£511,000£400,000
2018£622,500£234,250£465,000£437,500
2019£875,000£221,000£507,500£410,500
2020£776,000£284,375£482,500£422,500
2021£772,500£487,500£600,000£452,500
2022£1,095,000£280,000£600,000£500,000
2023£910,000£240,000£594,000£526,000
2024£840,000£360,000£591,250£480,500
2025£832,500£270,000£585,000£450,000
2026£670,000£235,000£565,000£680,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shenley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shenley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£539£345£569£476
2017£506£360£532£509
2018£505£481£546£509
2019£523£359£512£456
2020£549£430£491£542
2021£577£609£521£538
2022£592£481£551£594
2023£620£391£565£585
2024£614£500£601£609
2025£623£344£605£606
2026£572£364£528£574
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shenley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shenley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN6 3PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN6 3PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 202513, Blackhorse Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3PRTerracedFreehold£350,000
03 Mar 202531, Blackhorse Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3PRTerracedFreehold£410,000
04 Sept 202523, Brookside, Potters Bar, EN6 3PTFlatsLeasehold£178,000
04 Sept 202523, Brookside, Potters Bar, EN6 3PTFlatsLeasehold£152,500
17 Oct 202527, Gowar Field, Potters Bar, EN6 3NTTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the EN6 3PR postcode area, located within Shenley & South Mimms, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN6 3PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Giles' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryThe Wroxham SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,781
Band C£2,035
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,798
Band F£3,307
Band G£3,815
Band H£4,578

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN6 3PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Natalie Susman

Shenley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Paul James Hodgson-Jones

Shenley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Oliver Dowden

Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHertsmereE07000098
Parliamentary ConstituencyHertsmereE14001284
WardShenleyE05012192
ParishSouth Mimms and RidgeE04013252
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shenley & South MimmsE02004899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hertsmere 004DE01023584
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN6 3PR

Is EN6 3PR (Shenley & South Mimms) safe?

The area around EN6 3PR records about 376 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EN6 3PR?

The median sale price around EN6 3PR in Shenley & South Mimms is £600,000 (about £598 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN6 3PR?

There are 2 schools close to EN6 3PR, including St Giles' CofE Primary School (Good) and The Wroxham School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EN6 3PR?

EN6 3PR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,656 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN6 3PR (Shenley & South Mimms) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere covering EN6 3PR is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Natalie Susman (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul James Hodgson-Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.