Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

MOUNT VIEW, AL2 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT VIEW, AL2 1AT.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: AL2 1AT 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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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL2 1AT's 62% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £300k. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

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

AL2 1AT is an active urban area on Mount View, 0.9km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (227 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00120382 (shared with 6 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 1AT. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

6 sales · Mean £ 309,166

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

Crime rates near AL2 1AT are high at 227 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft200
Shoplifting103
Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.0 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Green Dragon0.4 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • The Bull Ph0.2 km
  • The Colney Fox0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Co-op Food London Colney0.9 km
  • A1 London Colney0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Argos0.1 km
  • Next Retail0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.6 km
  • Chickenliscious0.9 km
  • Sam Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Arsenal FC0.8 km
  • Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
  • Carmelo's0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.3 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street3.8 km
  • How Wood4.0 km
  • Radlett4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Thamesdale0.1 km
  • Thamesdale0.1 km
  • Willowside0.1 km
  • Colney Fields Retail Park0.1 km
  • Colney Fields Retail Park0.2 km