Bricket Wood vs Potters Bar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bricket Wood wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Bricket Wood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bricket Wood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bricket Wood
£605,503
Potters Bar
£677,724
Crime Rate
Bricket Wood
64.0
Potters Bar
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bricket Wood
100.0%
Potters Bar
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bricket Wood
448.5
Potters Bar
386.8
EPC Rating
Bricket Wood
70.1
Potters Bar
70.7
Median Income
Bricket Wood
£39,437
Potters Bar
£35,666
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Potters Bar commands an average of £677,724, compared with £605,503 in Bricket Wood – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bricket Wood is a flat at £287,500, while in Potters Bar it is a flat at £281,319.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Potters Bar (£1,067,624 vs £733,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Potters Bar prices grew faster — 9% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bricket Wood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Potters Bar. The most common crime category in Bricket Wood 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 Bricket Wood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Potters Bar. There are 1 schools in Bricket Wood and 8 in Potters Bar.
Bricket Wood 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 | Bricket Wood | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.5 Mbps in Bricket Wood and 386.8 Mbps in Potters Bar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bricket Wood and 94.9% in Potters Bar. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bricket Wood and 73.8% in Potters Bar.
Bricket Wood is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (449 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Potters Bar, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Bricket Wood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,280 in Bricket Wood and £1,116 in Potters Bar. 63.8% of homes in Bricket Wood 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 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Bricket Wood and £35,665.8 in Potters Bar. The median age is 42.6 in Bricket Wood and 41.3 in Potters Bar. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bricket Wood and 59.4% in Potters Bar. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bricket Wood versus 60.5% in Potters Bar. Bricket Wood has a population of 4,624 and Potters Bar has 23,394.
| Indicator | Bricket Wood | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,624 | 23,394 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £39,436.5 | £35,665.8 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.3% | 35.1% |
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