AL2 1BE is an active urban area on Colne Gardens, 0.7km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL2, AL2 1BE offers 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £505k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE GARDENS, AL2 1BE.
291
38
£ 56,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL2 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £505k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1BE. The average age is 37.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 495,000
4 sales · Mean £ 470,000
Detached
£ 495,400
1 sales · Mean £ 495,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1BE are high at 157 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.
school Local Schools
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Green Dragon0.3 km
- The White Horse0.8 km
- The Bull Ph0.1 km
- The Colney Fox0.1 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.8 km
- Simmons Bakers0.9 km
- A1 London Colney0.8 km
- Cold Candy0.9 km
- Party King0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gold Stream0.7 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- Chickenliscious0.8 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Arsenal FC1.0 km
- Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
- Carmelo's0.8 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.5 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.7 km
- How Wood4.0 km
- St Albans4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Willowside0.1 km
- Willowside0.1 km
- Thamesdale0.2 km
- Thamesdale0.2 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21BE · Data under Open Government Licence