Property market | £640,226 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (14.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 86.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 77.1% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 22.8% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 113 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 373 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hertsmere level) | |
Community | Median age is 40.9 | Happiness is Above Average for Hertfordshire, High for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Hertsmere) | |
Commute (approx) | - Kings Cross (11 mins) - Euston (14 mins) - London St Pancras (16 mins) - Highbury & Islington (21 mins) - London Bridge (31 mins) - London Liverpool Street (31 mins) - Cambridge (37 mins) - East Croydon (45 mins) - Stratford (London) (45 mins) - Cannon Street (50 mins) - Charing Cross (55 mins) - Wimbledon (63 mins) - Victoria (73 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£640,226 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (14.2 miles) | |
86.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 40.9 | Happiness is Above Average for Hertfordshire, High for UK | |
Ranked 113 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 373 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hertsmere level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Hertsmere) | |
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South Mimms has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: M&S South Mimms BP, Waitrose at South Mimms. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Black Horse, The Old Guinea, White Hart Public House. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Burger King, KFC, Pizza Express, Pret A Manger, The Shire London, Welcome Break Truckstop. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Pret A Manger, Rspca - Cafe Ridge, Starbucks / Starbucks Drive Through.
The property market in South Mimms has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £1,193,175, which is up 0.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £640,226 (down -1.0% on last year) , a terraced house £491,080 (down -1.4% on last year) and a flat £331,735. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £1,215 per month. Property prices in South Mimms are a little higher than the average property prices across Hertfordshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in South Mimms, prices have decreased, while prices increased across the Hertfordshire region.
Property data is based on Hertsmere level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of South Mimms, or click here to browse the longer list of South Mimms property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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7, Brookside, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire , EN6 3PT | Semi-Detached - Sold for £457,000 on 03/10/2023 |
22, Gowar Field, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire , EN6 3NT | Terraced - Sold for £315,000 on 04/21/2023 |
ARLINGHAM HOUSE, St Albans Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire , EN6 3PH | Flat - Sold for £300,000 on 02/14/2023 |
South Mimms has a couple of schools nearby, including The Wroxham School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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The Wroxham School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Potters Bar | |
St Giles' CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/8/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Potters Bar |
School | Type |
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The Wroxham School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/17/2013) |
St Giles' CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/8/2016) |
Station | Distance from South Mimms | Commute options |
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New Barnet A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Highbury & Islington (21 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £169 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (26 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 32 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 47 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 57 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 61 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 121 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 146 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Oakleigh Park A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Highbury & Islington (21 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Kings Cross (24 mins - Thameslink) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 31 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 46 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 59 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 60 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 123 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 148 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
New Southgate A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Highbury & Islington (17 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Kings Cross (21 mins - Thameslink) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 28 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 43 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 57 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 59 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 123 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 148 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Hertsmere) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Hertsmere residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 77.1% | 81.7% |
Asian | 10.5% | 9.3% |
Black | 4.8% | 4.0% |
Other | 3.8% | 2.1% |
Mixed | 3.7% | 2.9% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Hertsmere consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.4% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.9% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.3% | 113 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.0% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 9.0% | |
Routine occupations | 7.4% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.7% | 373 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 7.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hertfordshire is very fast (96mbps). South Mimms is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 86.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Hertsmere level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 86.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.1% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Hertsmere level:
Type | Hertsmere | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 70 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 22 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of South Mimms.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Herts and North London | River Colne | The Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook at Colney Heath, London Colney, Borehamwood and Radlett |
Herts and North London | Mimmshall Brook | The Mimmshall Brook at Warrengate Road including South Mimms, Potters Bar, Brookmans Park and Welham Green |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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South Mimms, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £640,226 Detached: £1,193,175 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 | 24.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £640,226 Detached: £1,193,175 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 12.3% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 19.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £413,567 Detached: £661,730 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 | 12.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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South Mimms, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £640,226 Detached: £1,193,175 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 |
Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 |
Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £640,226 Detached: £1,193,175 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 |
Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £413,567 Detached: £661,730 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 |
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