Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL2 1AG House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

376

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL2 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

AL2 1AG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Broad Colney in St Albans. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1AG represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00120376 (shared with 18 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 1AG. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

AL2 1AG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Harperbury Bowls Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Shirley's Cafe0.5 km
  • Talkington Bates Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • How Wood3.1 km
  • Park Street3.2 km
  • Radlett3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Farm Cottages0.3 km
  • Farm Cottages0.3 km
  • Sub Station0.4 km
  • Sub Station0.5 km