Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

AL2 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1AF.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1AF 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates AL2 1AF — age 40, 80% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

AL2 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Broad Colney in St Albans. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

Within the AL2 district, this postcode is characterised by a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00120376 (shared with 18 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 1AF. 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

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

AL2 1AF has low crime rates — 12 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.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Harperbury Bowls Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Shirley's Cafe0.4 km
  • Talkington Bates Ltd0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • How Wood3.1 km
  • Park Street3.1 km
  • Radlett3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Farm Cottages0.4 km
  • Farm Cottages0.4 km
  • Sub Station0.5 km