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Potters Bar
City in Enfield, United Kingdom
Overview
Potters Bar is a leafy suburban town on the northern fringe of Greater London, known for its easy rail connections to London and surrounding greenbelt countryside. While relatively quiet, the town offers a welcoming blend of local community life and proximity to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Enfield
Population
22,639
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.69°, -0.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,000
Local Cost
$2,040
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
709 mm
Internet Speed
235 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
6
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NHT
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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