6,520 people · median £575,000 · Hertsmere
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Potters Bar is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 6,520. The median house price is £575,000, with 236 sales in the 12 months to May 2026. Detached homes typically sell for £900,000, semi-detached for £630,000, terraced for £465,000, and flats for £292,500.
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Owner-occupation is strong at 73.8 percent of households. The median age is 45.6 years. About 75 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Potters Bar. Educational attainment is above average, with 39.5 percent of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 qualifications or higher. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.6 micrograms per cubic metre annually and PM2.5 at 7.6. Broadband coverage is extensive: 97.7 percent have superfast speeds and 81.8 percent have gigabit capacity. The area sits in green belt for 16.3 percent of its extent, with 2 conservation areas and 8 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,354.53 in 2026/27. Governance is through Hertsmere Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council, both under no overall control.
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