Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3DU

People

Gender

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	51%	0.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.2%	49%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EN6 3DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.7%	28.6%	-1.1%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59.4%	58%	-1.4%	44.2%	13.8%
Separated	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.8%	7.3%	2.5%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	4%	6.1%	2.1%	6.1%	0.0%

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 (92.2%) 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	58.7%	62%	3.3%	48.4%	13.6%
Good health	30.8%	30.2%	-0.6%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	9.2%	7.8%	-1.4%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around EN6 3DU this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	7.8%	-2.6%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	11.4%	-0.6%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	14.7%	-1.8%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	6.1%	3.7%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	17.6%	2.7%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	40.2%	40.8%	0.6%	33.8%	7.0%
Other	3.6%	1.6%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1%	1%	0.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%
White	86.3%	85.7%	-0.6%	81.4%	4.3%
Other	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	91.1%	89.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	2.5%	3.9%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.3%	89.6%	1.3%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0%	7.8%	7.8%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	8.9%	0%	-8.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	76.7%	15.2%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	3.2%	0.5%	2.7%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Mimms Hall Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mimms Hall Road was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mimms Hall Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 27th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.2%.

🔎 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 3DU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Mimms Hall Road are based on 182 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 Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN6 3DU

Average Price
£605,817

Semi-Detached
£607,153

Terraced
£592,739

Detached
£598,988

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mimms Hall Road

Average Price
£565,071

Semi-Detached
£608,366

Terraced
£587,709

Detached
£711,078

Flats/Maisonettes
£254,786

Other
£435,178

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mimms Hall Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2025-03-28	£639,074
57 Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2024-12-17	£568,918
55 Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2024-10-30	£560,769
56 Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£529,000	2024-07-30	£571,938
50 Mimms Hall Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2022-03-01	£556,211

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN6 3DU

Employment

EN6 3DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3DU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	44
Self-Employed	42
Part-Time Employee	33
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	15
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	23
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Financial and insurance activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	3
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wroxham School Wroxham Gardens , EN6 3DJ	4out of 4	326 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA	3out of 4	812 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Giles' CofE Primary School Blanche Lane , South Mimms EN6 3PE	3out of 4	1,712 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB	3out of 4	2,282 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	993 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ	2out of 4	2,039 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN	3out of 4	3,995 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ	4out of 4	5,232 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	1,399 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST	- not rated	1,399 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST	- not rated	1,399 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX	- not rated	1,399 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase House School C/O Cambian Education , 5th Floor Metropolitan House EN6 1AG	- not rated	1,399 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	330 yd
Inspireall Cafe And Starjumps Nursery	Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane	384 yd
Cafe Shanklin	Unit 21, Cranborne Industrial Estate	985 yd
Two Zee Cafe	Cranborne House, Cranborne Industrial Estate	986 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Strafford Arms	Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane		330 yd
P Bar Crusaders Sports Club	King George V Playing Fields, Mutton Lane		389 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Helmsman	19, Cranborne Parade		311 yd
Eshatandoori UK Ltd	26 Cranborne Parade, Mutton Lane		330 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	16 Orchard Parade, Mutton Lane		290 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Furzefield Centre Playing Pitches FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	380 yd
Furzefield Centre FURZEFIELD CENTRE FURZEFIELD CENTRE MUTTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	380 yd
Potters Bar Evangelical Free Church MIMMS HALL ROAD		393 yd
The Wroxham School WROXHAM GARDENS	grass pitches	465 yd
Elm Court Youth And Community Centre MUTTON LANE	grass pitches	545 yd
Dame Alice Owen'S School DUGDALE HILL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	918 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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