Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL2 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1AB.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL2 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates AL2 1AB — age 38, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL2 1AB is an active urban area located 1.0km from Broad Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1AB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1AB. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near AL2 1AB are high at 258 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft199
Shoplifting103
Violence and sexual offences43
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.3 km
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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Green Dragon0.5 km
  • The Bull Ph0.4 km
  • The Colney Fox0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Arsenal FC0.6 km
  • Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.3 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.3 km
  • Watford Football Club Training Ground0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Argos0.2 km
  • Next Retail0.3 km
  • T K Maxx0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street3.9 km
  • How Wood4.0 km
  • Radlett4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Colney Fields Retail Park0.1 km
  • Colney Fields Retail Park0.1 km
  • Thamesdale0.2 km
  • Thamesdale0.3 km
  • Willowside0.3 km