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EN6 9GS

Darkes Lane

Potters Bar Parkfield

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Detailed insights for EN6 9GS

Overview

Postcode EN6 9GS is located in an urban city, within the Potters Bar Parkfield ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Potters Bar Parkfield area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Potters Bar Parkfield is £64,547 per year. The nearest station is Potters Bar, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Potters Bar Parkfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Potters Bar Parkfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Potters Bar Parkfield is £64,547 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from EN6 9GS.

Flood risk

N/A

Potters Bar Parkfield near EN6 9GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Potters Bar located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN6 9GS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Potters Bar

N/A

Walking directions to Potters Bar

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
5,642.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
36.91(+440%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.52(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.03(+177%)
Other theft
8.36(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.66(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
33.47%
Other White
71
30.08%
African
16
6.78%
Other Asian
15
6.36%
Indian
13
5.51%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
45.79%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.26%
No qualifications
20
10.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.74%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
72.64%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.49%
Owns outright
8
7.55%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.66%
Other social rented
5
4.72%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Potters Bar Parkfield

Median price£687,500
Price per sq ft£567
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £888K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £687,500 (about £567 per square foot) in Potters Bar Parkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,950,000.

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 Parkfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£900,000£598
Semi-Detached24£720,000£615
Terraced3£410,000£619
Flats20£297,500£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Potters Bar Parkfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Parkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£935,000£340,000£475,000£560,000
2017£775,000£332,500£550,000£551,875
2018£846,000£303,500£547,000
2019£842,500£297,500£570,000£417,500
2020£710,000£285,000£570,000£450,000
2021£910,000£325,000£650,000£482,500
2022£950,000£290,000£657,500£495,000
2023£1,017,500£265,000£620,000£475,000
2024£911,000£250,000£590,000£515,000
2025£900,000£288,750£728,750£465,000
2026£957,500£310,000£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potters Bar Parkfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Parkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444£516£536£486
2017£493£567£481£493
2018£496£517£491
2019£499£486£499£532
2020£492£457£506£412
2021£525£446£534£538
2022£584£461£574£581
2023£597£414£606£610
2024£563£419£560£512
2025£587£429£609£619
2026£603£399£626
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potters Bar Parkfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN6 9GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN6 9GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202511, Byng Drive, Potters Bar, EN6 1URDetachedFreehold£660,000
19 Sept 202563, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BJTerracedLeasehold£425,000
19 Sept 202563A, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BJTerracedFreehold£425,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 36, Seabrook Court, Station Close, Potters Bar, EN6 1TGFlatsLeasehold£315,000
22 Dec 2025Flat 1, Seabrook Court, Station Close, Potters Bar, EN6 1TGFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the EN6 9GS postcode area, located within Potters Bar Parkfield, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN6 9GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDarwin SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableOakwood SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN6 9GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN6 9GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa LocalDarkes Lane, Hertsmere, EN6 9JGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0 mi101 Food CentreDarkes Lane, Hertsmere, EN6 1AEWalking directions to 101 Food Centre
0.1 miSainsbury'sDarkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miCandie StopDarkes Lane, Hertsmere, EN6 2HTWalking directions to Candie Stop
0.3 miDesi GrocersMutton Lane, Hertsmere, EN6 2HUWalking directions to Desi Grocers

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 9GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abhishek Sachdev

Potters Bar Parkfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Lynette Jane Sullivan

Potters Bar Parkfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Oliver Dowden

Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHertsmereE07000098
Parliamentary ConstituencyHertsmereE14001284
ParishHertsmere, unparished areaE43000288
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Potters Bar ParkfieldE02004896
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hertsmere 001DE01023579
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2018-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EN6 9GS

Is EN6 9GS (Potters Bar Parkfield) safe?

The area around EN6 9GS records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near EN6 9GS?

The median sale price around EN6 9GS in Potters Bar Parkfield is £687,500 (about £567 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN6 9GS?

There are 15 schools close to EN6 9GS, including Darwin School (Good), The Orchard School (Good) and Oakwood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN6 9GS?

The closest station to EN6 9GS is Potters Bar, about 239 m away.

How deprived is the area around EN6 9GS?

EN6 9GS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN6 9GS (Potters Bar Parkfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere covering EN6 9GS is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abhishek Sachdev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lynette Jane Sullivan (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.