Mutton Lane is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 2AY 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 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 2AQ, EN6 2AG, EN6 2AX, EN6 2JT, EN6 2AF, EN6 2BB, EN6 2AE, EN6 2JY, EN6 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN6 2AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 36.3% | 33.2% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 52.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.5% | 56.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 16.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 23% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 31.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.7% | 79.2% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 89.8% | 79% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 79.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mutton Lane was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mutton Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-10-31 | £623,077 |
| 317 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-08-10 | £550,585 |
| 319 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-07-10 | £584,278 |
| 309 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-07-07 | £617,693 |
| 305 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £494,000 | 2017-06-08 | £588,207 |
EN6 2AY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,060 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 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Theatre Cafe/Wyllyotts Centre | Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar | 365 yd | |
| Caffe Rosso | Potters Bar Railway Station, Darkes Lane | 437 yd | |
| Encanto Restaurant | 40 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 458 yd | |
| Fig Tree Grill | 34 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 459 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 88 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor | Wyllyotts Place, Off Darkes Lane | 365 yd | |
| P Bar Crusaders Sports Club | King George V Playing Fields, Mutton Lane | 639 yd | |
| Strafford Arms | Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 20 The Broadway, Mutton Lane | 460 yd | |
| Sea Chef | 22 The Broadway, Mutton Lane | 460 yd | |
| Treasure Deli & More | 28 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 462 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 26 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 465 yd | |
| Macaroni Cucina Italiana | 24 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Centre, Darkes Lane | 393 yd | |
| Tesco | 16 Orchard Parade, Mutton Lane | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Potters Bar Golf Club (Closed) POTTERS BAR GOLF CLUB POTTERS BAR GOLF CLUB DARKES LANE | golf | 632 yd |
| Revive Fitness & Spa Ltd THE PICTURE HOUSE THE PICTURE HOUSE DARKES LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Furzefield Centre Playing Pitches FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Furzefield Centre FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Potters Bar Evangelical Free Church MIMMS HALL ROAD | 888 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 311.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.