Hayes Walk is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 2QB is located in the Bentley Heath & The Royds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hayes Walk, Potters Bar, EN6 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 2QA, EN6 2PY, EN6 2PS, EN6 2PU, EN6 2PR, EN6 2NY, EN6 2PT, EN6 2PX, EN6 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 2QB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 59.1% | 58.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN6 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 44.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 42.8% | 41.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 27.3% | 18.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.2% | 21.2% | -2.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 31.1% | 18.2% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 76% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 77% 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% | 77% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 76.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayes Walk was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hayes Walk has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 129th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hayes Walk, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-25 | £337,500 |
| 7 Hayes Walk, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2017-12-15 | £361,977 |
| 7 Hayes Walk, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2003-12-18 | £386,332 |
| 11 Hayes Walk, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 1996-04-01 | £447,105 |
| 3 Hayes Walk, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1996-02-13 | £416,928 |
EN6 2QB 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 student residents living in EN6 2QB 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmere Primary School Chace Avenue , EN6 5NP | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,957 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 | 650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Tesco, Mutton Lane | 330 yd | |
| Rudis Sandwich Bar | 8 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 369 yd | |
| Regency Chinese Restaurant | 12 - 14 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 372 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cafe | 5 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 409 yd | |
| The Old Paparazzi | 1 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar Cricket Club | The Walk, Potters Bar | 430 yd | |
| Cask And Stillage | 19 High Street, Potters Bar | 510 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 532 yd | |
| The Old Manor | Wyllyotts Place, Off Darkes Lane | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Style | 18 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 463 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 1 Princes Parade, High Street | 487 yd | |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar | 82 High Street, Potters Bar | 638 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 73 High Street, Potters Bar | 682 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 75 High Street, Potters Bar | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 330 yd | |
| Co-Op | 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar | 646 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Centre, Darkes Lane | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar Cricket Club THE WALK | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Potters Bar Town Fc The Walk | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Revive Fitness & Spa Ltd THE PICTURE HOUSE THE PICTURE HOUSE DARKES LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.