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Potterswood House, 197A Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BW

UPRN:10013907389Detached House6 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:35:00.044773+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:02:18.968820+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Potterswood House, 197A Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BW

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,183,000
£1.12M - £1.24MHigh
Estimate
£1.18M
Range
£1.12M – £1.24M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,250
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,250
Yield
4.31%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Potterswood House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is good (74/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
42/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
74/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,183,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,250
Gross Yield4.31%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£600,000 (2009-08-12)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EN6 1BW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1583/HSE
    Conversion of garage to habitable space to include replacement door with window.
    Pending
  • 26/1576/FUL
    Change of use from class C4 (HMO) to sui generis 8 bedroom HMO use facilitated by demolition of garage, part single, part two-storey side and rear extension, alterations to hard landscaping, bin and bike storage.
    Pending
  • 26/1567/HSE
    Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate construction of single storey rear extension, front porch extension and conversion of loft to habitable space to include hip to gable roof alterations, rear dormer and 3x front rooflights. Alterations to fenestration.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2009-08-12
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,159
Population Density3,685 /km²
Owner Occupied59%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 67%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

  • Fenton Grange School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Chase House School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • The Orchard School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Cranborne Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

4 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 69 Darkes Lane
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    £40k
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  • 73 Darkes Lane
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    £4.56M
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  • 71 Darkes Lane
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    £4.56M
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  • Potterswood House, 197A Darkes Lane
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    £600k
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