Faringford Close is in Potters Bar and in Hertsmere district. EN6 5JS 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 Faringford Close, Potters Bar, EN6 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN6 5HH, EN6 5JR, EN6 5HR, EN6 5JP, EN6 5HS, EN6 5HL, EN6 5HG, EN6 5HJ, EN6 5JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN6 5JS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 58.2% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 41.8% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
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 | 28.5% | 22.7% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 44.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 19.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 41.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 19.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 28.8% | 22.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 36.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.3% | 82.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 81.6% 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% | 81.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 81.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.9% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.8% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 68.7% | 46.2% | 22.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faringford Close was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faringford Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds and the 147th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Faringford Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-30 | £373,508 |
| 10 Faringford Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-24 | £379,806 |
| 8 Faringford Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-11-10 | £325,666 |
| 8 Faringford Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-11-10 | £325,666 |
| 4 Faringford Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2017-09-26 | £333,363 |
EN6 5JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5JS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN6 5JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmere Primary School Chace Avenue , EN6 5NP | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Watkins Rise , EN6 1QB | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School School Road , EN6 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northaw Church of England Primary School Vineyards Road , Northaw EN6 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranborne Primary School Laurel Fields , EN6 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor's School Pine Grove , Brookmans Park AL9 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont School The Causeway , EN6 5HA | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lochinver House School Heath Road , Potters Bar EN6 1LW | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School Barnet Road , Potters Bar EN6 2SE | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mews Wem Lane , Wem SY4 5RT | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Grange School Broad Lane , Church Fenton LS24 9ST | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Owens Association & Sports Club | The Bungalow, Old Owens Sports Ground | 480 yd | |
| Old Owens Thai | The Bungalow, Old Owens Sports Ground | 480 yd | |
| Hali & Lulu | 195 High Street, Potters Bar | 528 yd | |
| Oakmere Tea & Dining Room | 100-102 High Street, Potters Bar | 810 yd | |
| Pubali Indian Restaurant | 90 High Street, Potters Bar | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Cotton Road | 390 yd | |
| Cask And Stillage | 19 High Street, Potters Bar | 1,022 yd | |
| Potters Bar Tennis Club | Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club, The Walk | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Di Napoli Ltd | 197A High Street, Potters Bar | 529 yd | |
| Vrisaki Kebab House | 240 High Street, Potters Bar | 566 yd | |
| Potters Chippy | 165 High Street, Potters Bar | 587 yd | |
| Lions Kebab | 159 High Street, Potters Bar | 597 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 147 High Street, Potters Bar | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 59-61 High Street, Potters Bar | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stormont School THE CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Oakmere School CHACE AVENUE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Old Owens Sports Club Coopers Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Potters Bar Town Fc The Walk | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Coopers Road COOPERS ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Potters Bar Lawn Tennis Club THE WALK | tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.