AL2 1BJ is an active urban area located 0.7km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1BJ.
291
38
£ 56,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL2 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1BJ. 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
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)
Crime rates near AL2 1BJ are high at 147 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
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Green Dragon0.2 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 FC0.9 km
- Shirley's Cafe0.8 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 & Spencer0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.7 km
- How Wood3.9 km
- St Albans4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Willowside0.0 km
- Willowside0.1 km
- Thamesdale0.2 km
- Thamesdale0.2 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21BJ · Data under Open Government Licence