AL2 1BW is an active urban area on Alsop Close, 0.9km 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 1BW offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (228 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £409k, down 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00120381 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALSOP CLOSE, AL2 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALSOP CLOSE, AL2 1BW.
291
38
£ 56,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
AL2 1BW 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. Property prices average £409k. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1BW. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 398,500
6 sales · Mean £ 405,666
Terraced
£ 385,000
13 sales · Mean £ 371,961
Detached
£ 518,000
1 sales · Mean £ 518,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1BW are high at 228 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
Bowmansgreen Primary School
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Clore Shalom School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Green Dragon0.3 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- The Bull Ph0.2 km
- The Colney Fox0.2 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.9 km
- A1 London Colney0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Argos0.2 km
- Next Retail0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Gold Stream0.6 km
- Chickenliscious0.9 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Arsenal FC0.8 km
- Shirley's Cafe0.9 km
- Carmelo's0.9 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.3 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.8 km
- How Wood4.0 km
- Radlett4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.1 km
- Colney Fields Retail Park0.1 km
- Thamesdale0.1 km
- Thamesdale0.1 km
- Willowside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21BW · Data under Open Government Licence