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.
NORTH COTTAGES, AL2 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH COTTAGES, AL2 1AP.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Duchess Of Delhi0.7 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Vyas Food and Wine0.7 km
- Loaf0.8 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Albans Irish Association0.8 km
- London Colney Football Club0.8 km
- Old Verulamians0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: AL21AP · Data under Open Government Licence