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Living in Potten End: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Potten End scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Potten End most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the HP4 postcode district. The HP4 district averages 56/100, putting Potten End 10 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Potten End sits 32 points below the HP4 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP4 postcode district.

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Potten End scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Olivers Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hempstead Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Roman Road 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.358 · PM2.5 7.028 · PM10 11.293 µg/m³
71
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 24 within 4km
1Good
  • Potten End CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital8.5 mi
Watford General Hospital9.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Manor Street Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity3,039 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
18
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired30.4%Student4.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.1%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.7%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Berkhamsted 1.7 mi
Hemel Hempstead 2.4 mi
Apsley 3.7 mi
J8 M1 5.4 mi
J9 M1 5.6 mi
J20 M25 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Potten End in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Berkhamsted 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lye Green 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ley Hill 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (Dacorum) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Potten End a nice place to live?

Potten End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Potten End is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Potten End?

Potten End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Potten End?

Among the top-rated schools in Potten End is Potten End CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Potten End in total.

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Postcode districts in Potten End

HP4 56 ⇄

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