Mutton Lane is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 2AN is located in the Potters Bar Furzefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 2AW, EN6 2HY, EN6 2NW, EN6 2HU, EN6 1PN, EN6 2HX, EN6 2HZ, EN6 2HS, EN6 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 2AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 54.3% | 53.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN6 2AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 29.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 54% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.7% | 53% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21% | 16.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 11.1% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 41.1% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 86.8% | 73.6% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 87.6% | 76.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 85.9% | 76.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.9% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mutton Lane was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% higher than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mutton Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 52nd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2023-08-15 | £567,378 |
| 201 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2023-01-09 | £467,033 |
| 171 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-09-06 | £617,830 |
| 193 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-03-29 | £570,524 |
| 187 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-09-21 | £484,503 |
EN6 2AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EN6 2AN 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhanthai Cafe And Restaurant | 23-25 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 149 yd | |
| Healthy Corner | 15 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 149 yd | |
| Fig Tree Grill | 34 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 195 yd | |
| Encanto Restaurant | 40 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 197 yd | |
| McDonalds | Metropolitan House, Darkes Lane | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor | Wyllyotts Place, Off Darkes Lane | 308 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club | The Walk, Potters Bar | 629 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 818 yd | |
| Cask And Stillage | 19 High Street, Potters Bar | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Kebab House | 29 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 149 yd | |
| Potters Bar Fish N Chip | 35, The Broadway | 166 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 26 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 192 yd | |
| Macaroni Cucina Italiana | 24 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 193 yd | |
| Treasure Deli & More | 28 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Centre, Darkes Lane | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 741 yd | |
| Co-Op | 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Fitness & Spa Ltd THE PICTURE HOUSE THE PICTURE HOUSE DARKES LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Potters Bar Golf Club (Closed) POTTERS BAR GOLF CLUB POTTERS BAR GOLF CLUB DARKES LANE | golf | 741 yd |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club THE WALK | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Potters Bar Town Fc The Walk | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.