Bovingdon vs Potters Bar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bovingdon wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Bovingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovingdon
£600,951
Potters Bar
£677,724
Crime Rate
Bovingdon
68.7
Potters Bar
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovingdon
100.0%
Potters Bar
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bovingdon
425.5
Potters Bar
386.8
EPC Rating
Bovingdon
70.5
Potters Bar
70.7
Median Income
Bovingdon
£37,945
Potters Bar
£35,666
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Potters Bar commands an average of £677,724, compared with £600,951 in Bovingdon – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat at £240,150, while in Potters Bar it is a flat at £281,319.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Potters Bar (£281,319 vs £240,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovingdon prices grew faster — 23% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bovingdon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.7 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Potters Bar. The most common crime category in Bovingdon is violent-crime, while in Potters Bar it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Bovingdon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Potters Bar. There are 1 schools in Bovingdon and 8 in Potters Bar.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Potters Bar School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovingdon | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon and 386.8 Mbps in Potters Bar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bovingdon and 94.9% in Potters Bar. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Bovingdon and 73.8% in Potters Bar.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (426 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Potters Bar, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Bovingdon and £1,116 in Potters Bar. 64.7% of homes in Bovingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Potters Bar.
Potters Bar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £35,665.8 in Potters Bar. The median age is 42.7 in Bovingdon and 41.3 in Potters Bar. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Bovingdon and 59.4% in Potters Bar. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bovingdon versus 60.5% in Potters Bar. Bovingdon has a population of 5,313 and Potters Bar has 23,394.
| Indicator | Bovingdon | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 23,394 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,944.7 | £35,665.8 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 35.1% |
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