About Pottersheath

Pottersheath is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the AL6 postcode area. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of traditional and modern homes. The village is surrounded by open countryside, offering opportunities for walking and enjoying nature. Local amenities include a few shops and services catering to the needs of residents. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities. Pottersheath is also in proximity to larger settlements, providing additional facilities and attractions for visitors and locals alike.

School Ratings in Pottersheath

Families in Pottersheath have access to 91 local schools. WH1 Tenterfield Family Centre and Tenterfield Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Pottersheath

Homes sell for an average of £749K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £952K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Pottersheath

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Pottersheath, with 17 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Pottersheath

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Pottersheath among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Pottersheath

Broadband services in Pottersheath range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,559 sales

Average Price £749K
£2K — £6M
Detached £952K 809
Semi £590K 299
Terraced £488K 241
Flat £373K 164

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

54 Primary
9 Secondary
28 Other
Oaklands Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles NH10 Barleyfields Family Centre Outstanding 1.1 miles St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Codicote Church of England Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 1.5 miles Sherrardswood School 1.6 miles WH1 Tenterfield Family Centre Outstanding 1.7 miles Tenterfield Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 1.7 miles Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 1.8 miles All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth Primary Good 1.9 miles Knightsfield School Outstanding 2 miles Monk's Walk School Secondary Good 2.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Pottersheath IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Pottersheath experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
5,189 Children (0-15) 17%
18,297 Working Age 59%
9,870 Older (60+) 32%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Pottersheath 74 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Pottersheath is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

23 Violence & Sexual Offences
17 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Vehicle Crime
6 Burglary
5 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Other Theft
3 Public Order
2 Other Crime
1 Drugs
1 Shoplifting
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Knebworth Train Station 1.4 miles
Welwyn North Train Station 1.9 miles
Stevenage Train Station 3.5 miles
Welwyn Garden City Train Station 3.5 miles
Watton-At-Stone Train Station 3.9 miles
Hatfield (Herts) Train Station 6.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Rableyheath 0.6 miles Oaklands 0.9 miles Driver's End 0.9 miles Nup End 0.9 miles Codicote 1.2 miles Woolmer Green 1.2 miles Old Knebworth 1.2 miles Danesbury 1.2 miles Welwyn 1.4 miles Harmer Green 1.8 miles The Node 1.8 miles Knebworth 1.8 miles

Local Government

District East Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Hertford Rural South
Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Parish Tewin
Region East of England

Streets in AL6 30 shown View all streets

A1(M) 3 A1000 5 Acorn Glade 2 Adele Avenue 1 Akers Court 1 Archers Green Lane 1 Ayot Green 3 Ayot Little Green Lane 1 Ayot St Peter Road 3 B197 2 B656 1 Back Lane 1 Badgers Walk 1 Barbara Court 1 Becket Gardens 2 Bibbs Hall Lane 2 Birch Grove 1 Bishops Road 4 Blakes Way 1 Bluebells 1 Bracken Lane 1 Briary Wood End 1 Brickwall Close 1 Bride Hall Lane 3 Broom Hill 2 Broomfield Close 1 Broomfield Road 3 Burnham Close 4 Burnham Green Road 3 Butterwick Way 1

Postcodes in AL6 50 shown View all postcodes

AL6 0AA AL6 0AB AL6 0AD AL6 0AE AL6 0AG AL6 0AH AL6 0AJ AL6 0AL AL6 0AN AL6 0AP AL6 0AQ AL6 0AR AL6 0AS AL6 0AT AL6 0AU AL6 0AW AL6 0AX AL6 0AZ AL6 0BA AL6 0BB AL6 0BE AL6 0BH AL6 0BJ AL6 0BL AL6 0BN AL6 0BQ AL6 0BS AL6 0BU AL6 0BW AL6 0BX AL6 0BY AL6 0BZ AL6 0DA AL6 0DB AL6 0DD AL6 0DE AL6 0DF AL6 0DG AL6 0DH AL6 0DJ AL6 0DL AL6 0DN AL6 0DQ AL6 0DR AL6 0DS AL6 0DT AL6 0DU AL6 0DW AL6 0DX AL6 0DY