Knifton Court, Potters Bar, EN6 3DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN6 3DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.6%	48.3%	-6.3%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	45.4%	51.7%	6.3%	49.0%	2.7%

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	19.7%	30.1%	10.4%	37.9%	-7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	51.4%	40.4%	-11.0%	44.2%	-3.8%
Separated	0.6%	4.1%	3.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	9.8%	13.5%	3.7%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	18.5%	11.9%	-6.6%	6.1%	5.8%

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	39.6%	41.1%	1.5%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	40.6%	34.7%	-5.9%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	16.9%	19.5%	2.6%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	27.7%	23.7%	-4.0%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	10%	-3.3%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	8.4%	-5.5%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.3%	3.4%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	14.7%	2.6%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	26%	31.6%	5.6%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	4%	5.3%	1.3%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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	0%	4.3%	4.3%	1.1%	3.2%
Chinese	0%	4.3%	4.3%	0.7%	3.6%
Indian	3.4%	3%	-0.4%	3.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.4%	3.9%	2.5%	2.5%	1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	1.0%	0.7%
Other Black	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.7%	0.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
White	88.9%	71%	-17.9%	81.4%	-10.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	1.4%	6.9%	5.5%	1.6%	5.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.9% 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	87.4%	76.9%	-10.5%	83.2%	-6.3%
European Union	4.3%	6.4%	2.1%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	3%	2.5%	0.8%	2.2%
Africa	4.8%	6%	1.2%	2.7%	3.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	5.6%	3.7%	5.6%	0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.6%	76.6%	-7.0%	83.2%	-6.6%
10+ Years	1%	17.4%	16.4%	9.8%	7.6%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1%	2.6%	1.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	13%	1.3%	-11.7%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.1%	37.2%	-15.1%
Christian	57%	46.2%	10.8%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Jewish	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Muslim	8.1%	6.5%	1.6%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Knifton Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knifton Court was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Knifton Court has the 16th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 48th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.8%.

🔎 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 3DA, 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 Knifton Court are based on 17 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 Knifton Court, Potters Bar, EN6 3DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN6 3DA

Average Price
£272,978

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£272,978

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knifton Court

Average Price
£271,700

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£271,700

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knifton CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Knifton Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-07-04	£286,710
5 Knifton Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£317,000	2021-09-27	£310,959
5 Knifton Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-06-07	£156,397
3 Knifton Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£258,000	2019-02-08	£265,884
2 Knifton Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2015-06-05	£292,405

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN6 3DA

Employment

EN6 3DA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EN6 3DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ	4out of 4	391 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA	3out of 4	785 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES	3out of 4	1,554 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Giles' CofE Primary School Blanche Lane , South Mimms EN6 3PE	3out of 4	1,821 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB	3out of 4	2,307 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,248 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ	2out of 4	1,966 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN	3out of 4	3,758 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,448 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST	- not rated	1,448 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST	- not rated	1,448 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX	- not rated	1,448 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	1,448 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	102 yd
Inspireall Cafe And Starjumps Nursery	Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane	124 yd
Two Zee Cafe	Cranborne House, Cranborne Industrial Estate	739 yd
Cafe Shanklin	Unit 21, Cranborne Industrial Estate	746 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Strafford Arms	Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane		102 yd
P Bar Crusaders Sports Club	King George V Playing Fields, Mutton Lane		210 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Helmsman	19, Cranborne Parade		66 yd
Eshatandoori UK Ltd	26 Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane		102 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	16 Orchard Parade, Mutton Lane		30 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Furzefield Centre Playing Pitches FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	120 yd
Furzefield Centre FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	120 yd
The Wroxham School WROXHAM GARDENS	grass pitches	472 yd
Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	523 yd
Potters Bar Evangelical Free Church MIMMS HALL ROAD		656 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	71.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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