Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

NORTH COTTAGES, AL2 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH COTTAGES, AL2 1AP.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. AL2 1AP's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £542k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.

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

AL2 1AP is a sought-after residential area on North Cottages, 0.2km from North Cottages in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL2, AL2 1AP offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k, down 16.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 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 1AP. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 381,833

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Detached

£ 900,000

2 sales · Mean £ 900,000

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

AL2 1AP has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils1.1 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.6 km
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Cunningham Hill Junior School

Outstanding237 pupils1.6 km
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Cunningham Hill Infant School

Outstanding174 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Duchess Of Delhi0.7 km
  • Sapore D'Italia0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Vyas Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Loaf0.8 km
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • St Albans Irish Association0.8 km
  • London Colney Football Club0.8 km
  • Old Verulamians0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • ABA Market Research Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.6 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.8 km
  • St Albans Community Fire Station0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street1.6 km
  • St Albans2.1 km
  • How Wood2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Orbital Road0.1 km
  • North Orbital Road0.1 km