This part of Potters Bar might not feel as quaint as the other neighbourhoods in the area, but it still has plenty to offer! With many affordable post-war terraced houses, families are attracted to this suburban enclave. Many have been especially drawn to the well known Dame Alice Owen’s School, that sits on 34 acres of beautiful lush land. While there isn’t a rail line directly in this part of town, it’s only a short walk over to the Potters Bar station. Despite the area’s sleepiness, residents aren’t always rushing away! A typical weekend day will find residents attending a play at the Wyllyotts Theatre, grabbing brunch at Potty Pancakes, or watching a match at The Old Manor Pub. For a quiet suburban alternative option to London, this neighbourhood is worth the visit!

Local beloved institution, Dame Alice Owen’s School, has an interesting history. Dating back to 1613, it was initially located in Islington. Established as a boys school by Alice Wilkes, she had been widowed multiple times and was left with quite the fortune. Eventually, a girls’ school was added in 1886. Later on, in 1976, once the two schools had combined, the whole institution moved up to Potters Bar. Despite no longer being located in Islington, many of the streets surrounding their old site still have names related to the school - such as Owen’s Row.

The local Mutton Lane Cemetery is homes to multiple famous graves. These include the daughter of Sir Hugh Trenchard, the founder of the Royal Air Force.

The M25 highway cuts through this neighbourhood. Being a multi lane road, the traffic can cause the area to be a bit noisier than other neighbourhoods. Still, residents like how convenient the road is for driving to work and errands.

On the whole there is very minimal development in Potters Bar with the most notable recent significant project being the regeneration of Beloved Oakmere Park. This council initiated
a program included the installation of a new interactive sports court complete with LED lights and goal sensors. Still, some anxiety remains about overdevelopment. With four sites in Potters Bar identified as having the potential to provide more than 250 homes, some residents have expressed concerns that development will turn “Herts into London”.