The Broadway is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 2HX 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 The Broadway, Potters Bar, EN6 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 2HU, EN6 2HW, EN6 2HZ, EN6 2HT, EN6 2HY, EN6 2AA, EN6 2HS, EN6 2JD, EN6 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 2HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 56.5% | 54.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 43.5% | 45.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 47.2% | 29.6% | -17.6% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 25.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 13% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 26.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
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 | 44% | 40.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around EN6 2HX this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 34.6% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.1% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 22.9% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 7.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.3% | 77.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 56% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 56% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 23.7% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 56% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 19.5% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 204.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.3% higher than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Broadway has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 32nd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A The Broadway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-01-15 | £502,612 |
| 29A The Broadway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-12-11 | £171,670 |
| 33C The Broadway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-10-15 | £247,129 |
| 33C The Broadway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2018-08-09 | £181,149 |
| 21 The Broadway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2017-09-20 | £5,021 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EN6 2HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,925 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 5,276 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 | 5,264 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 | 262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 262 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 | 25 yd | |
| Healthy Corner | 15 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 25 yd | |
| Fig Tree Grill | 34 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 40 yd | |
| Encanto Restaurant | 40 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 43 yd | |
| The Theatre Cafe/Wyllyotts Centre | Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor | Wyllyotts Place, Off Darkes Lane | 169 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club | The Walk, Potters Bar | 747 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Kebab House | 29 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 25 yd | |
| Treasure Deli & More | 28 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 38 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 26 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 38 yd | |
| Macaroni Cucina Italiana | 24 The Broadway, Darkes Lane | 42 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 20 The Broadway, Mutton Lane | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Centre, Darkes Lane | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Fitness & Spa Ltd THE PICTURE HOUSE THE PICTURE HOUSE DARKES LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Potters Bar Golf Club (Closed) POTTERS BAR GOLF CLUB POTTERS BAR GOLF CLUB DARKES LANE | golf | 671 yd |
| Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club THE WALK | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 933 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.