AL2 1BS is an active urban area on Colnbrook Close, 0.8km 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 1BS offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £401k, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLNBROOK CLOSE, AL2 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNBROOK CLOSE, AL2 1BS.
291
38
£ 56,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL2 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £401k. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 377,500
18 sales · Mean £ 389,241
Semi-Detached
£ 445,750
2 sales · Mean £ 445,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1BS are high at 241 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 Dragon0.3 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- The Bull Ph0.1 km
- The Colney Fox0.1 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.9 km
- Simmons Bakers1.0 km
- A1 London Colney0.9 km
- Party King1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gold Stream0.6 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Chickenliscious0.9 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Arsenal FC0.9 km
- Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
- Carmelo's0.9 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.4 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.8 km
- How Wood4.0 km
- Radlett4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Willowside0.0 km
- Willowside0.1 km
- Thamesdale0.1 km
- Thamesdale0.1 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.2 km
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