AL2 1DT is an active urban area on London Colney By Pass, 0.7km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL2 1DT represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00120370 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON COLNEY BY PASS, AL2 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON COLNEY BY PASS, AL2 1DT.
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46
£ 56,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1DT 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
AL2 1DT is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1DT. The average age is 45.6. 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 around AL2 1DT is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. 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 Dragon0.3 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
- The Bull Ph0.2 km
- The Colney Fox0.2 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.7 km
- Simmons Bakers0.8 km
- A1 London Colney0.7 km
- Cold Candy0.8 km
- Party King0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gold Stream0.7 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chickenliscious0.7 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
- Carmelo's0.7 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.6 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.6 km
- The Ruby0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.7 km
- How Wood3.9 km
- St Albans4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Willowside0.1 km
- Willowside0.2 km
- Thamesdale0.3 km
- Thamesdale0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21DT · Data under Open Government Licence