Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

BELL LANE, AL2 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, AL2 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

316

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1BY 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL2 1BY's 67% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

AL2 1BY is an active urban area on Bell Lane, 1.3km from Broad Colney in Hertsmere. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00119771 (shared with 31 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 1BY. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near AL2 1BY are high at 156 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.

Shoplifting90
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order12
Other theft11
Robbery11

school Local Schools

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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.4 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bull Ph0.8 km
  • The Green Dragon0.9 km
  • The Colney Fox0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Arsenal FC0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.3 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.3 km
  • Watford Football Club Training Ground0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Next Retail0.3 km
  • T K Maxx0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radlett4.1 km
  • Park Street4.3 km
  • How Wood4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane Cottages0.3 km
  • Bell Lane Cottages0.3 km
  • The Bell Roundabout0.4 km
  • The Bell Roundabout0.4 km
  • Colney Fields Retail Park0.4 km