AL2 1DA is an active urban area on Bell Lane, 1.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00119771 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL LANE, AL2 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, AL2 1DA.
316
48
£ 56,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1DA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 48, AL2 1DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1DA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1DA are high at 162 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.
school Local Schools
Clore Shalom School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gold Stream0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bull Ph0.7 km
- The Green Dragon0.8 km
- The Colney Fox0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Arsenal FC0.4 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.2 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.2 km
- Watford Football Club Training Ground0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Argos0.4 km
- Next Retail0.2 km
- T K Maxx0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radlett4.1 km
- Park Street4.2 km
- How Wood4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane Cottages0.3 km
- Bell Lane Cottages0.3 km
- The Bell Roundabout0.3 km
- The Bell Roundabout0.4 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21DA · Data under Open Government Licence