The Shrublands, Potters Bar, EN6 2BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 2BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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	52.4%	54.1%	1.7%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	47.6%	45.9%	-1.7%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

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 2BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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	16.5%	19%	2.5%	37.9%	-18.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	63.6%	-3.3%	44.2%	19.4%
Separated	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	4.7%	5.7%	1.0%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	11.9%	10.5%	-1.4%	6.1%	4.4%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.9%	41.6%	3.7%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	38.3%	38.3%	0.0%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	17.8%	13.4%	-4.4%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	5.2%	5.2%	0.0%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.4%	24.1%	-1.3%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	8.2%	-2.4%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	9.8%	-3.8%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.1%	0.6%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	14.7%	7.1%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	30.9%	37.1%	6.2%	33.8%	3.3%
Other	6.4%	0%	-6.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.9%	5.5%	3.6%	3.1%	2.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	2.5%	1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	90.7%	83.1%	-7.6%	81.4%	1.7%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

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	86.6%	79%	-7.6%	83.2%	-4.2%
European Union	5.9%	9.2%	3.3%	6.1%	3.1%
Rest of Europe	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	5.5%	4.4%	5.6%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	79.6%	-6.3%	83.2%	-3.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	17%	16.6%	9.8%	7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	13.4%	0.4%	-13.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.1%	37.2%	-20.1%
Christian	68.8%	46.2%	22.6%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Jewish	3.7%	0.5%	3.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is The Shrublands Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Shrublands was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

The Shrublands has the lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in EN6 2BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Shrublands are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hertsmere.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Shrublands, Potters Bar, EN6 2BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN6 2BW

Average Price
£728,809

Semi-Detached
£675,240

Terraced
£756,280

Detached
£791,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Shrublands

Average Price
£771,095

Semi-Detached
£738,081

Terraced
£816,522

Detached
£817,161

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ShrublandsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 The Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£615,000	2025-02-24	£636,318
46 The Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2025-02-07	£659,814
16 The Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2020-11-06	£534,582
56 The Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£772,500	2020-03-13	£901,555
12 The Shrublands, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£770,000	2017-10-30	£884,074

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN6 2BW

Employment

EN6 2BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in EN6 2BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	58
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	17
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	13
Education	11
Information and communication	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES	3out of 4	395 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA	3out of 4	950 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ	4out of 4	1,224 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB	3out of 4	1,765 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles' CofE Primary School Blanche Lane , South Mimms EN6 3PE	3out of 4	2,236 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	422 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ	2out of 4	1,910 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN	3out of 4	4,477 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ	4out of 4	4,520 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR	3out of 4	4,955 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ	- not rated	4,830 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bhanthai Cafe And Restaurant	23-25 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	688 yd
Healthy Corner	15 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	688 yd
Fig Tree Grill	34 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	706 yd
Encanto Restaurant	40 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	711 yd
The Theatre Cafe/Wyllyotts Centre	Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar	778 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old Manor	Wyllyotts Place, Off Darkes Lane		778 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok U Like	20 The Broadway, Mutton Lane	671 yd
Sea Chef	22 The Broadway, Mutton Lane	671 yd
Macaroni Cucina Italiana	24 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	676 yd
Papa Johns	26 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	685 yd
Potters Kebab House	29 The Broadway, Darkes Lane	688 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury Centre, Darkes Lane		913 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dame Alice Owen'S School DUGDALE HILL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	487 yd
Potters Bar Evangelical Free Church MIMMS HALL ROAD		723 yd
Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	908 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	162.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.