Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HIGH STREET, AL2 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

330

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1EJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL2 1EJ's 59% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

home £260,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL2 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.4km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1EJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £260k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00120386 (shared with 10 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 1EJ. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian22.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Semi-Detached

£ 307,500

2 sales · Mean £ 307,500

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

AL2 1EJ 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft17
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Samuel Ryder Academy

Good1460 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Green Dragon1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.4 km
  • St Albans Irish Association0.6 km
  • London Colney Football Club0.6 km
  • Old Verulamians0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.9 km
  • The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.8 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Shish & Grill0.0 km
  • New Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.6 km
  • Chickenliscious0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Co-op Food London Colney0.4 km
  • Simmons Bakers0.3 km
  • A1 London Colney0.4 km
  • Cold Candy0.2 km
  • Party King0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street2.9 km
  • St Albans3.1 km
  • How Wood3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.0 km
  • Kings Road0.0 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Peters Avenue0.2 km
  • Peters Avenue0.2 km