Bacons Drive is in Cuffley, Potters Bar and in Welwyn Hatfield district. EN6 4DX is located in the Northaw and Cuffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bacons Drive, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 4DP, EN6 4DU, EN6 4DS, EN6 4AW, EN6 4AP, EN6 4EB, EN6 4DZ, EN6 4EA, EN6 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN6 4DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 24.2% | 26.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 60.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 56.3% | 58.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 13% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 42.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 80.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90.9% | 86.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 87.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacons Drive was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Northaw and Cuffley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bacons Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Northaw and Cuffley and the 56th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bacons Drive, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-01-29 | £1,222,078 |
| 15 Bacons Drive, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-01-09 | £637,135 |
| 15 Bacons Drive, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-06-24 | £627,333 |
EN6 4DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4DX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffley School Theobalds Road , Cuffley EN6 4HN | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School Millcrest Road , Goffs Oak EN7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Jones Road , Goffs Oak EN7 5JS | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School Newgate Street Village , SG13 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northaw Church of England Primary School Vineyards Road , Northaw EN6 4PB | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School Shepherd's Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NS | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont School The Causeway , EN6 5HA | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Preparatory and Senior School , The Ridgeway EN6 5QT | - not rated | 4,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW | - not rated | 4,910 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffley Cafe | 3 Maynard Place, Potters Bar | 432 yd | |
| Sonar Bangla Restaurant | 27 Station Road, Potters Bar | 496 yd | |
| The Orchid Flowers & Cafe | 64 Station Road, Potters Bar | 611 yd | |
| Ignite | Cedar House, Sopers Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 43 Plough Hill, Potters Bar | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 20 Station Road, Potters Bar | 496 yd | |
| The Blue Sea Fish & Chips | 36A Station Road, Potters Bar | 552 yd | |
| Cuffley Pizza and Kebab Centre | 42 Station Road, Potters Bar | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 59 Station Road, Potters Bar | 496 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.