AL2 1BX is an active urban area located 1.2km from Tyttenhanger Park in Hertsmere. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00119771 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL2 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1BX.
316
48
£ 56,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 48, AL2 1BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BX. The average age is 47.7. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around AL2 1BX is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. 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
Clore Shalom School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gold Stream0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bull Ph0.8 km
- The Green Dragon0.9 km
- The Colney Fox0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Arsenal FC0.8 km
- Watford Football Club Training Ground0.6 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.3 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Next Retail0.3 km
- T K Maxx0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Argos0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street4.4 km
- Radlett4.5 km
- How Wood4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- The Bell Roundabout0.2 km
- The Bell Roundabout0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21BX · Data under Open Government Licence