Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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Area Character

AL2 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £505k.

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

AL2 1BE is an active urban area on Colne Gardens, 0.7km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL2, AL2 1BE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £505k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 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 1BE. 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

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 495,000

4 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Detached

£ 495,400

1 sales · Mean £ 495,400

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

Crime rates near AL2 1BE are high at 157 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.

Other theft198
Shoplifting62
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Green Dragon0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.8 km
  • The Bull Ph0.1 km
  • The Colney Fox0.1 km
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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
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.7 km
  • New Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Chickenliscious0.8 km
  • Sam Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Arsenal FC1.0 km
  • Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
  • Carmelo's0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.5 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street3.7 km
  • How Wood4.0 km
  • St Albans4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Willowside0.1 km
  • Willowside0.1 km
  • Thamesdale0.2 km
  • Thamesdale0.2 km
  • Colney Fields Retail Park0.3 km