Richmond Road is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 1HW is located in the Potters Bar Parkfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 1HP, EN6 1HN, EN6 5DB, EN6 1HL, EN6 5BH, EN6 1HH, EN6 5BL, EN6 5DA, EN6 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 1HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 52.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 33.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 50.6% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 37.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.8% | 79.1% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 85.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 85.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 137th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Richmond Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-08-02 | £544,061 |
| 16 Richmond Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-02 | £518,154 |
| 14 Richmond Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £593,500 | 2021-06-02 | £654,422 |
| 10 Richmond Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-02-23 | £709,581 |
| 18 Richmond Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2016-05-19 | £611,934 |
The percentage of student residents living in EN6 1HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmere Primary School Chace Avenue , EN6 5NP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 5,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont School The Causeway , EN6 5HA | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hali & Lulu | 195 High Street, Potters Bar | 127 yd | |
| Potters Bar Town Football Club | Watkins Rise, Potters Bar | 437 yd | |
| Oakmere Tea & Dining Room | 100-102 High Street, Potters Bar | 449 yd | |
| Pubali Indian Restaurant | 90 High Street, Potters Bar | 485 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | BP/SF Connect, 48-56 High Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Cotton Road | 252 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 569 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club | The Walk, Potters Bar | 725 yd | |
| Cask And Stillage | 19 High Street, Potters Bar | 743 yd | |
| Builders Arms | 47 Heath Road, Potters Bar | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vrisaki Kebab House | 240 High Street, Potters Bar | 83 yd | |
| Pizza Di Napoli Ltd | 197A High Street, Potters Bar | 121 yd | |
| Potters Chippy | 165 High Street, Potters Bar | 201 yd | |
| Lions Kebab | 159 High Street, Potters Bar | 219 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 147 High Street, Potters Bar | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar | 569 yd | |
| Tesco | Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar Town Fc The Walk | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Stormont School THE CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Next Gen Fitness MOUNT GRACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club THE WALK | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Coopers Road COOPERS ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Mount Grace School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Old Owens Sports Club Coopers Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Oakmere School CHACE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Revive Fitness & Spa Ltd THE PICTURE HOUSE THE PICTURE HOUSE DARKES LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.