AL2 1AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Broad Colney in St Albans. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00120376 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL2 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1AE.
376
40
£ 56,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
AL2 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1AE. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
AL2 1AE has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clore Shalom School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Harperbury Bowls Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Arsenal FC0.9 km
- Shirley's Cafe0.6 km
- Talkington Bates Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radlett3.2 km
- How Wood3.4 km
- Park Street3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sub Station0.2 km
- Sub Station0.2 km
- Farm Cottages0.3 km
- Shenleybury Lane0.3 km
- Shenleybury Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21AE · Data under Open Government Licence