Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

HALSEY PARK, AL2 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALSEY PARK, AL2 1BH.

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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 1BH 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

AL2 1BH is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £424k. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

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

AL2 1BH is an active urban area on Halsey Park, 1.0km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1BH represents 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 (260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £424k, down 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BH 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 1BH. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 397,500

17 sales · Mean £ 387,617

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

3 sales · Mean £ 413,166

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

Crime rates near AL2 1BH are high at 260 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 theft199
Shoplifting103
Violence and sexual offences43
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Green Dragon0.4 km
  • The Bull Ph0.3 km
  • The Colney Fox0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Arsenal FC0.8 km
  • Shirley's Cafe1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.2 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.2 km
  • Watford Football Club Training Ground0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Argos0.1 km
  • Next Retail0.2 km
  • T K Maxx0.2 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Park Street3.9 km
  • How Wood4.1 km
  • Radlett4.3 km

Bus Stops

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