Ashwood Road is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 2QD 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 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 2QE, EN6 2PW, EN6 2PN, EN6 2QG, EN6 2PP, EN6 2QQ, EN6 2QF, EN6 2QH, EN6 2PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN6 2QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.3% | 39% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 40.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 44% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.8% | 22.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 34.1% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86% | 75% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 88% | 81.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 81.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.9% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashwood Road was 453.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 517.9% higher than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashwood Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 8th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 353.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2026-01-09 | £275,000 |
| 144 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-07-31 | £455,909 |
| 148 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-02 | £374,684 |
| 154 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-06-18 | £416,490 |
| 144 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2018-02-07 | £417,528 |
EN6 2QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EN6 2QD 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 2QD 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Junior School Field View Road , EN6 2NA | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Infants' School Field View Road , EN6 2NA | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Field View Road , EN6 2NA | - not rated | 532 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracewood Academy Church Road , Rothwell EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School Barnet Road , Potters Bar EN6 2SE | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Education Support Centre High Street , EN6 5AB | - not rated | 721 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mews C/O Cambian Education , Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Orchard School , C/O Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge School C/O Cambian Education , Metropolitan House EN6 1AG | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China City | 33 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 360 yd | |
| Cafe / Brunch | 30 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 368 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cafe | 5 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 416 yd | |
| Rudis Sandwich Bar | 8 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 421 yd | |
| Regency Chinese Restaurant | 12 - 14 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask And Stillage | 19 High Street, Potters Bar | 581 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club | The Walk, Potters Bar | 769 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 800 yd | |
| Bluebeckers At The Duke Of York | Ganwick Corner, Barnet Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Style | 18 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 396 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 1 Princes Parade, High Street | 590 yd | |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar | 82 High Street, Potters Bar | 775 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 73 High Street, Potters Bar | 807 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 75 High Street, Potters Bar | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 593 yd | |
| Co-Op | 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar Cricket Club THE WALK | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Potters Bar Town Fc The Walk | grass pitches | 926 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.