The postcode area is located in the St Albans, Hertfordshire postcode town, in the East of England, England region.
The AL2 postcode area, more commonly known as St Albans, is situated in the southeastern part of England, in the county of Hertfordshire. This region encompasses both St Albans and the surrounding rural areas, including Colney Street, Frogmore, Park Street, and London Colney. Its geography is characterized by a pleasant mix of urban residential spots and charming country landscapes.
The amenities in the AL2 area are plentiful, catering to the diverse needs of the residents. There are a variety of schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Retail therapy is readily at hand with a mix of traditional retailers and larger shopping centers. The area houses a medical center and library, among other essential services.
AL2 also boasts a rich historical heritage, including the famous St Albans Cathedral, which is one of the oldest Christian sites in Britain. The Verulamium Museum is another point of interest, showcasing the life and times of the Romans.
The connectivity of the AL2 postcode is highly advantageous. It's only a few miles north of the M25, the crucial ring road around Greater London, making it easily accessible by road. Furthermore, there are regular trains to central London, with St Albans City station providing a direct link. The bus service coverage is comprehensive within the AL2 postcode boundary and areas beyond. The close proximity to London’s Luton and Heathrow airports also makes any international travel convenient for its residents.
Whether you are seeking good accessibility, abundant amenities, or a sense of history, the AL2 postcode area provides all these in one charming package.
A Major part of this postcode area has a young and diverse community with families living in spacious, rented houses.
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Overall: a big area of AL2 postcode district represents a vibrant and diverse community with young families enjoying spacious, affordable housing. While there are fewer students and professionals, it offers a stable environment for families starting out.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers London Colney, Park Street, Redbourn, St Stephen electoral wards.
The population of AL2 postcode area is 24,694. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 17,520, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 1,730. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (11,819), followed by No religion (7,826).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (5,707), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (3,372).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (7,281), while 4,861 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 7,713 adults have Level 4 education, while 2,873 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (5575), Between 45 to 54 (4507), and Between 55 to 64 (4117).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,756) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (3,601), and Small employers and own account workers (2,651).
There are total 3 postcode sectors present in the AL2 (listed below). The postcode AL2 has a total of 896 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | AL2 |
Ward | London Colney Park Street Redbourn St Stephen |
LTLA22 | St Albans |
UTLA22 | Hertfordshire |
Region | East of England |
Country | England |
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House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £612,500.00 | £612,500.00 - £612,500.00 | 1 |
Flat | £441,225.00 | £342,500.00 - £539,950.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £660,400.00 | £450,000.00 - £780,000.00 | 5 |
Terraced | £335,500.00 | £335,500.00 - £335,500.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £617,000.00 | £617,000.00 - £617,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £193,000.00 | £164,000.00 - £222,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £459,000.00 | £243,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £595,000.00 | £595,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £324,999.50 | £219,999.00 - £430,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £735,000.00 | £680,000.00 - £790,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £555,000.00 | £555,000.00 - £555,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £895,000.00 | £640,000.00 - £1,150,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £477,500.00 | £420,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £768,750.00 | £647,500.00 - £890,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £350,000.00 | £350,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £520,000.00 | £520,000.00 - £520,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £636,250.00 | £490,000.00 - £790,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £256,500.00 | £122,500.00 - £370,000.00 | 5 |
Semi-Detached | £508,025.00 | £486,050.00 - £530,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £553,333.33 | £450,000.00 - £665,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £565,000.00 | £565,000.00 - £565,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £310,500.00 | £300,000.00 - £321,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £585,583.33 | £475,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £812,000.00 | £745,000.00 - £870,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £201,000.00 | £160,000.00 - £223,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £375,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £660,000.00 | £500,000.00 - £985,000.00 | 4 |
Terraced | £462,500.00 | £375,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £324,875.00 | £270,000.00 - £346,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £335,000.00 | £335,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £598,142.86 | £482,000.00 - £685,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £470,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £680,000.00 | 7 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £1,066,791.62 | £550,000.00 - £1,329,995.00 | 19 |
Flat | £335,000.00 | £335,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £550,000.00 | £550,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £495,000.00 | £360,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 4 |
Terraced | £472,535.71 | £355,000.00 - £735,000.00 | 7 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £933,026.50 | £455,000.00 - £1,276,053.00 | 3 |
Flat | £547,300.00 | £240,000.00 - £970,000.00 | 7 |
Other | £916,500.00 | £916,500.00 - £916,500.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £573,125.00 | £515,000.00 - £690,000.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £351,250.00 | £220,000.00 - £497,500.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £872,583.33 | £650,000.00 - £1,360,000.00 | 12 |
Flat | £265,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £6,792,504.50 | £6,625,000.00 - £6,960,009.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £512,500.00 | £400,000.00 - £655,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £814,750.00 | £712,000.00 - £915,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £259,412.50 | £157,300.00 - £303,000.00 | 8 |
Semi-Detached | £493,333.33 | £360,000.00 - £690,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £1,347,000.00 | £376,000.00 - £3,180,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £756,666.67 | £700,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £9,000.00 | £9,000.00 - £9,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £575,500.00 | £391,500.00 - £795,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £556,000.00 | £445,000.00 - £620,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £858,714.29 | £431,000.00 - £1,300,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £313,791.67 | £210,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £648,333.33 | £485,000.00 - £1,040,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £482,666.67 | £332,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £872,915.83 | £565,000.00 - £1,325,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £240,000.00 | £240,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £624,583.33 | £422,500.00 - £1,145,000.00 | 6 |
Terraced | £432,500.00 | £365,000.00 - £495,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £808,748.75 | £340,000.00 - £1,125,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £317,750.00 | £215,000.00 - £531,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £522,166.67 | £287,500.00 - £775,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £451,933.33 | £425,000.00 - £478,300.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £819,372.50 | £550,000.00 - £999,995.00 | 9 |
Flat | £296,250.00 | £210,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £600,000.00 | £600,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £556,855.56 | £473,000.00 - £720,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £565,000.00 | £355,000.00 - £775,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £1,071,111.11 | £450,000.00 - £2,400,000.00 | 10 |
Flat | £249,045.00 | £249,045.00 - £249,045.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £571,857.14 | £420,000.00 - £725,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £462,562.50 | £262,500.00 - £640,000.00 | 8 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £774,747.50 | £445,000.00 - £1,247,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £345,960.00 | £170,000.00 - £849,800.00 | 5 |
Semi-Detached | £715,000.00 | £715,000.00 - £715,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £532,090.00 | £373,000.00 - £899,950.00 | 5 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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London Colney Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 188 | 3-11 | AL21JG |
Bowmansgreen Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 346 | 4-11 | AL21PH |
How Wood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 226 | 3-11 | AL22HU |
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 139 | 3-11 | AL22LX |
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 219 | 4-11 | AL21NL |
Killigrew Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 398 | 3-11 | AL23HD |
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 295 | 3-11 | AL23XA |