Mutton Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN6 3BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	50.2%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51%	49.8%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	46.7%	39.1%	-7.6%	37.9%	1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	41.3%	46.8%	5.5%	44.2%	2.6%
Separated	2.9%	0.9%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	5.8%	8.6%	2.8%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	3.3%	4.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-1.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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	55.8%	56.2%	0.4%	48.4%	7.8%
Good health	37%	30.3%	-6.7%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	5.5%	10.3%	4.8%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	12.8%	16.2%	3.4%	18.2%	-2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	10.6%	-3.0%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	14.9%	-0.4%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	4.3%	3.1%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.4%	15.7%	-3.7%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	30.6%	36.2%	5.6%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	7%	2.1%	-4.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	2.4%	3%	0.6%	0.7%	2.3%
Indian	2.1%	7.4%	5.3%	3.1%	4.3%
Other Asian	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	3.4%	1%	-2.4%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	1.4%	2%	0.6%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	0.9%	1.8%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.8%	0.9%
White	81.8%	74.7%	-7.1%	81.4%	-6.7%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.3% 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	82.5%	80.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	-2.9%
European Union	6.8%	5.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	3.4%	2.8%	-0.6%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	5.5%	1.4%	5.6%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	3.8%	2.8%	1.3%	2.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.5%	80.9%	-0.6%	83.2%	-2.3%
10+ Years	2.7%	12.5%	9.8%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	11.6%	3.1%	-8.5%	1.9%	1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.8%	76.7%	6.1%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	44.8%	46.2%	-1.4%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	6.6%	1.7%	4.9%
Jewish	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Mutton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mutton Lane was 197.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 168.7% higher than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mutton Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 27th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

🔎 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 3BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Mutton Lane are based on 384 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 Mutton Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN6 3BB

Average Price
£602,065

Semi-Detached
£602,098

Terraced
£601,350

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mutton Lane

Average Price
£556,053

Semi-Detached
£599,334

Terraced
£498,478

Detached
£766,160

Flats/Maisonettes
£317,870

Other
£8,993

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mutton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
472 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2025-07-10	£545,379
448 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£632,500	2022-03-30	£661,995
458 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2021-08-20	£706,784
454 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2021-02-26	£632,662
466 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2020-10-02	£583,782

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN6 3BB

Employment

EN6 3BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 3BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Construction	23
Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ	3out of 4	299 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ	- not rated	299 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA	3out of 4	939 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES	- not rated	1,670 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES	3out of 4	1,670 yd	Academy converter	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	1,315 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU	- not rated	1,315 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gracewood Academy Church Road , Rothwell EN6 1EZ	2out of 4	2,109 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ	- not rated	2,110 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ	- not rated	2,110 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darwin School C/O Cambian Education , 33-37 Darkes Lane EN6 1BB	- not rated	1,594 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mews C/O Cambian Education , Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	1,602 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School Orchard School , C/O Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	1,602 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge School C/O Cambian Education , Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	1,602 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	1,602 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
Cafe 24	24 Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane	193 yd
Inspireall Cafe And Starjumps Nursery	Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane	312 yd
Two Zee Cafe	Cranborne House, Cranborne Industrial Estate	834 yd
Cafe Shanklin	Unit 21, Cranborne Industrial Estate	860 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Strafford Arms	Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane		193 yd
P Bar Crusaders Sports Club	King George V Playing Fields, Mutton Lane		475 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Eshatandoori UK Ltd	26 Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane		193 yd
Helmsman	19, Cranborne Parade		231 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	16 Orchard Parade, Mutton Lane		296 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Wroxham School WROXHAM GARDENS	grass pitches	277 yd
Furzefield Centre Playing Pitches FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	310 yd
Furzefield Centre FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	310 yd
Potters Bar Evangelical Free Church MIMMS HALL ROAD		776 yd
Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	810 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	62.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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