AL2 1EH 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 1EH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00120387 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTLANDSWICK, AL2 1EH.
369
34
£ 56,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1EH 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.
Area Character
AL2 1EH has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1EH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 136,750
2 sales · Mean £ 136,750
Semi-Detached
£ 337,500
3 sales · Mean £ 362,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL2 1EH 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.
school Local Schools
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Samuel Ryder Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The White Horse0.4 km
- St Albans Irish Association0.5 km
- London Colney Football Club0.5 km
- Old Verulamians0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.7 km
- The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.7 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shish & Grill0.1 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
- Chickenliscious0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.5 km
- Simmons Bakers0.4 km
- A1 London Colney0.5 km
- Cold Candy0.3 km
- Party King0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street2.8 km
- St Albans3.1 km
- How Wood3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peters Avenue0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Peters Avenue0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21EH · Data under Open Government Licence