Clive Close Potters Bar, Hertsmere
74 addresses across 5 postcodes (EN6), about 480 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 17209961.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 21, E: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 20 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 170 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkfield Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 177 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (14); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (30); 1900-1929 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 11, Laurel Avenue
- 17, Laurel Avenue
- 20, Laurel Avenue
- 22, Laurel Avenue
- 24, Laurel Avenue
- 30, Laurel Avenue
- 33, Laurel Avenue
- 36, Laurel Avenue
- 44, Laurel Avenue
- 47, Laurel Avenue
- 49, Laurel Avenue
- 50, Laurel Avenue
- 54, Laurel Avenue
- 56, Laurel Avenue
- 61, Laurel Avenue
- 63, Laurel Avenue
- 71, Laurel Avenue
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 (49% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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: no.
Listed buildings
- WYLLYOTTS MANOR, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Potters Bar Station Car Park EN6 1AJ: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Metropolitan House, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1AG: up to 105 homes, Prior Approval Given (280 m)
- 197 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BW, Awaiting Decision (340 m)
- 171A Mutton Lane, Potters Bar: up to 4 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Potters Bar Fire Station EN6 2NH, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Sterling House, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AR: up to 16 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Orchard House, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AX: up to 14 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Sunnybank / Park referral unit, Field View Road, Potters Bar, EN6 5AB, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 17 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN6 2AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EN6 2AF | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
| EN6 2AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EN6 2AY | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| EN6 2JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 74 addresses are between 95 m and 100 m above sea level (98 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN6 2AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN6 2AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN6 2AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN6 2AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN6 2JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Potters Bar 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 170 m |
| Brookmans Park 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laurel Avenue Potters Bar | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | Gobions Open Space Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 23.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkfield Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leighton House Dental Practice | 260 m |
| Hospital | Potter Bar Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,800 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,430 m² | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,350 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gobions (Gubbins), a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gobions (Gubbins) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Wrotham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dugdale Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Furzefield Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Lower Halfpenny Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Pilvage Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Bentley Heath Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Deep Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 16 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 7 |
| Under 55 | 66 | 51 |
8 of the street's 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 23 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gracewood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dame Alice Owen's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Wroxham School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor EN6 2JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| The Theatre Cafe/Wyllyotts Centre EN6 2JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Bent Corner Pizza EN6 2JD | Mobile caterer | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sainsbury's EN6 1AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Wyllyotts 60+ Centre EN6 2JD | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Caffe Rosso EN6 1AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Despina Foods Express Ltd EN6 1AN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett EN6 1DN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Caffe Nero EN6 1AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Balance Juice & Coffee Bar EN6 1AG | Other catering premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Medo Cafe & Restaurant EN6 2HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Fig Tree Grill EN6 2HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Papa John's EN6 2HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Wok U Like EN6 2HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Sea Chef EN6 2HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (43); On or near Potters Bar (36); On or near Parking Area (29); On or near Potters Bar Station Yard (22); On or near Station Close (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Postcodes on this street
- EN6 2AB: 45 addresses
- EN6 2AF: 18 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- EN6 2AQ: 9 addresses
- EN6 2AY: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- EN6 2JD: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wyllyotts Close · Wyllyotts Place · Neville Close · Weston Close · Wyllyotts Lane · Cranborne Industrial Estate · Station Close · The Approach · Clive Close · Aberdale Gardens · The Drive · Laurel Fields
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.