Bignells Corner South Mimms, Hertsmere
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (EN6), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 17201609.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Hertsmere costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkfield Medical Centre, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Hertsmere in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,139 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,010 | £4,812 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (35% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Hertsmere.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 8 Hamilton Close, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PG: up to 4 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Clare Hall Manor, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, EN6 3LD: up to 10 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 January 2027 to 9 January 2027: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Works for road purposes, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 14 February 2027 to 15 February 2027: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Works for road purposes, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 89 m and 95 m above sea level (92 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN6 3NE | 57% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| EN6 3NP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Potters Bar 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Brookmans Park 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Motorway Service Station South Mimms | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 23 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Parkfield Medical Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Orchard Dental Care | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Potter Bar Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Mimms INT, Bignell Corner, South Mimms Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 950 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,570 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wrotham Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ludlow's Lake | Lake or reservoir | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Dugdale Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Littleridge Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Bentley Heath Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Furzefield Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Lower Halfpenny Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hertsmere: see them on the Hertsmere page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dame Alice Owen's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Wroxham School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Break Truckstop EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| KFC EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Burger King EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| BP South Mimms Simply Food Connect Motorway Service Area EN6 3QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Starbucks / Starbucks Drive Through EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Subway EN6 3QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Pret A Manger EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Ramada South Mimms EN6 3QQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Waitrose EN6 3QQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Express EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Good Breakfast EN6 3QQ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Taco Bell EN6 3QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| WH Smiths EN6 3QQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Premier Travel Inn EN6 3NH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hertfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS: Works for road purposes, 14 February 2027 to 15 February 2027 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.