AL2 1BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tyttenhanger Park in Hertsmere. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For families considering a move, AL2 1BB represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00119767 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL2 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1BB.
190
45
£ 56,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1BB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, AL2 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1BB. The average age is 44.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL2 1BB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Green Dragon0.7 km
- The Bull Ph0.6 km
- The Colney Fox0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gold Stream0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Argos0.5 km
- Next Retail0.6 km
- T K Maxx0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Next0.6 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street4.1 km
- St Albans4.3 km
- How Wood4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thamesdale0.5 km
- Thamesdale0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21BB · Data under Open Government Licence