Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

360

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1AJ 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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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

AL2 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Napsbury in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Park Street ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1AJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00169678 (shared with 12 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 1AJ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
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 2026-02)

AL2 1AJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.3 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.4 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Loaf0.8 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • London Colney Football Club0.6 km
  • Old Verulamians0.6 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.6 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street1.7 km
  • How Wood2.2 km
  • St Albans2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • North Orbital Road0.4 km
  • North Orbital Road0.4 km
  • The Chapel0.5 km