Hermitage Court is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 5DX is located in the Potters Bar Oakmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermitage Court, Potters Bar, EN6 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 5DS, EN6 5EX, EN6 5DR, EN6 2QU, EN6 2QS, EN6 5PD, EN6 2RA, EN6 2QX, EN6 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 5DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 53.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.8% | 40.4% | -9.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 41.2% | 14.6% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 55.1% | 46.9% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.3% | 23.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 32.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 10% | 2.4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 75.3% | 68.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 67.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 67.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 67.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 24% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.2% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Court was 169.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.2% higher than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hermitage Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 42nd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hermitage Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-06-10 | £189,469 |
| 17 Hermitage Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-12-02 | £381,561 |
| 6 Hermitage Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-01 | £287,944 |
| 11 Hermitage Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-05 | £289,166 |
| 21 Hermitage Court, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-12-12 | £304,640 |
EN6 5DX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmere Primary School Chace Avenue , EN6 5NP | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Baker Street , EN6 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School Barnet Road , Potters Bar EN6 2SE | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School C/O Lufton College , Lufton Way BA22 8ST | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge School Astbury Lane , Chelmarsh WV16 6AX | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavernaki | 3 - 5 Southgate Road, Potters Bar | 66 yd | |
| Cafe / Brunch | 30 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 73 yd | |
| New China City | 33 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 110 yd | |
| Potty Pancakes | 2 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 114 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cafe | 5 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask And Stillage | 19 High Street, Potters Bar | 226 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 572 yd | |
| Potters Bar Cricket Club | The Walk, Potters Bar | 650 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Cotton Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Style | 18 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 69 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 1 Princes Parade, High Street | 263 yd | |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar | 82 High Street, Potters Bar | 418 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 73 High Street, Potters Bar | 434 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 75 High Street, Potters Bar | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar | 386 yd | |
| Tesco | Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar Cricket Club THE WALK | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Potters Bar Town Fc The Walk | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Oakmere School CHACE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,073 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% |
| Median download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.