Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

AL2 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

316

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL2 1BZ 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 48, AL2 1BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

AL2 1BZ is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Shenleybury in Hertsmere. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For families considering a move, AL2 1BZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00119771 (shared with 31 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 1BZ. 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

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gold Stream0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bull Ph1.0 km
  • The Colney Fox0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Arsenal FC0.4 km
  • Watford Football Club Training Ground0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.5 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Next Retail0.5 km
  • T K Maxx0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Argos0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radlett4.0 km
  • Park Street4.5 km
  • How Wood4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane Cottages0.4 km
  • Bell Lane0.4 km
  • Bell Lane Cottages0.4 km
  • Bell Lane0.5 km