AL2 1AU is an active urban area on Barnet Road, 0.9km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL2 1AU represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (242 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNET ROAD, AL2 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNET ROAD, AL2 1AU.
291
38
£ 56,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL2 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £268k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 268,000
1 sales · Mean £ 268,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1AU are high at 242 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.
school Local Schools
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Green Dragon0.4 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- The Bull Ph0.2 km
- The Colney Fox0.1 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.9 km
- Simmons Bakers1.0 km
- A1 London Colney0.9 km
- Party King1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gold Stream0.6 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Chickenliscious0.9 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Arsenal FC0.9 km
- Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
- Carmelo's0.9 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.4 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.9 km
- How Wood4.0 km
- Radlett4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Thamesdale0.0 km
- Thamesdale0.1 km
- Willowside0.1 km
- Willowside0.2 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21AU · Data under Open Government Licence