Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

AL2 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

190

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1BB 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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, AL2 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

AL2 1BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tyttenhanger Park in Hertsmere. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1BB represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00119767 (shared with 24 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 1BB. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

AL2 1BB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime5
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Green Dragon0.7 km
  • The Bull Ph0.6 km
  • The Colney Fox0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Next Retail0.6 km
  • T K Maxx0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.6 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street4.1 km
  • St Albans4.3 km
  • How Wood4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Thamesdale0.5 km
  • Thamesdale0.5 km