AL2 1AZ is an active urban area on Lowbell Lane, 0.8km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
For renters and young professionals, AL2 1AZ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (196 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £579k, up 33.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00120374 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWBELL LANE, AL2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWBELL LANE, AL2 1AZ.
262
38
£ 56,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1AZ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL2 1AZ's 54% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £579k. Property prices are trending up 33.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1AZ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 455,000
5 sales · Mean £ 488,600
Semi-Detached
£ 494,975
2 sales · Mean £ 494,975
Detached
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 520,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1AZ are high at 196 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
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Green Dragon0.4 km
- The White Horse0.8 km
- The Bull Ph0.2 km
- The Colney Fox0.1 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.8 km
- Simmons Bakers0.9 km
- A1 London Colney0.8 km
- Cold Candy0.9 km
- Party King0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gold Stream0.6 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- Chickenliscious0.8 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Carmelo's0.8 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.5 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.5 km
- The Ruby0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.8 km
- How Wood4.0 km
- St Albans4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Willowside0.1 km
- Willowside0.2 km
- Thamesdale0.2 km
- Thamesdale0.2 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21AZ · Data under Open Government Licence