Rowbourne Place is in Cuffley, Potters Bar and in Welwyn Hatfield district. EN6 4ER is located in the Northaw and Cuffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowbourne Place, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 4AS, EN6 4EQ, EN6 4DF, EN6 4AR, EN6 4SF, EN6 4AT, EN6 4EG, EN6 4EH, EN6 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN6 4ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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 | 22% | 23.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 68.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 51.8% | 56.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4ER this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 7.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 48.9% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 78.6% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 89% | 84.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.5% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowbourne Place was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Northaw and Cuffley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowbourne Place has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Northaw and Cuffley and the 29th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Welwyn Hatfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rowbourne Place, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-03-08 | £1,330,707 |
| 1 Rowbourne Place, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2016-09-27 | £1,107,059 |
| 3 Rowbourne Place, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2015-10-23 | £1,101,170 |
| 2 Rowbourne Place, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2014-07-03 | £1,256,615 |
| 1 Rowbourne Place, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2007-12-03 | £1,070,495 |
EN6 4ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffley School Theobalds Road , Cuffley EN6 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School Newgate Street Village , SG13 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northaw Church of England Primary School Vineyards Road , Northaw EN6 4PB | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School Millcrest Road , Goffs Oak EN7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Jones Road , Goffs Oak EN7 5JS | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Grace School Church Road , EN6 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 4,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goffs Academy Goffs Lane , Cheshunt EN7 5QW | 3out of 4 | 5,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School Shepherds Way , Brookmans Park AL9 6NN | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont School The Causeway , EN6 5HA | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Preparatory and Senior School , The Ridgeway EN6 5QT | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW | - not rated | 4,588 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 | 899 yd | |
| Sonar Bangla Restaurant | 27 Station Road, Potters Bar | 965 yd | |
| The Orchid Flowers & Cafe | 64 Station Road, Potters Bar | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 43 Plough Hill, Potters Bar | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 20 Station Road, Potters Bar | 962 yd | |
| The Blue Sea Fish & Chips | 36A Station Road, Potters Bar | 1,021 yd | |
| Cuffley Pizza and Kebab Centre | 42 Station Road, Potters Bar | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 59 Station Road, Potters Bar | 965 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.