Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EF.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

34

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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: AL2 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

AL2 1EF has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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

AL2 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Cotlandswick, 0.5km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, AL2 1EF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of St Albans.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00120387 (shared with 4 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 1EF. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 337,500

2 sales · Mean £ 337,500

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

AL2 1EF has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft13
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils0.4 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The White Horse0.5 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.5 km
  • London Colney Football Club0.5 km
  • Old Verulamians0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.7 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Shish & Grill0.2 km
  • New Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
  • Chickenliscious0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Co-op Food London Colney0.6 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.4 km
  • A1 London Colney0.6 km
  • Cold Candy0.4 km
  • Party King0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street2.8 km
  • St Albans3.0 km
  • How Wood3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Peters Avenue0.2 km