Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HIGH STREET, AL2 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, AL2 1EA.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

AL2 1EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £705k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £705k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

AL2 1EA is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.8km from London Colney in St Albans. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £705k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00120384 (shared with 9 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 1EA. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 610,000

3 sales · Mean £ 620,000

Detached

£ 760,000

2 sales · Mean £ 760,000

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

AL2 1EA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences76
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime10
Other theft9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils0.7 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils0.9 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The White Horse0.8 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.3 km
  • London Colney Football Club0.3 km
  • Old Verulamians0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.5 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.4 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Shish & Grill0.4 km
  • Duchess Of Delhi1.0 km
  • New Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Sapore D'Italia1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Co-op Food London Colney0.8 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.7 km
  • A1 London Colney0.8 km
  • Cold Candy0.6 km
  • Party King0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street2.6 km
  • St Albans2.7 km
  • How Wood3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • North Orbital Road0.3 km
  • Ayletts Nurseries0.3 km
  • North Orbital Road0.3 km