AL2 1DE is an active urban area on Bell Lane, 1.1km from Broad Colney in Hertsmere. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For families considering a move, AL2 1DE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00119771 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL LANE, AL2 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, AL2 1DE.
316
48
£ 56,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1DE 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL2 1DE's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £460k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1DE. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near AL2 1DE are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clore Shalom School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Green Dragon0.9 km
- The Bull Ph0.8 km
- The Colney Fox0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gold Stream0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Arsenal FC0.2 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.5 km
- The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.5 km
- Watford Football Club Training Ground0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Argos0.7 km
- Next Retail0.5 km
- T K Maxx0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radlett3.8 km
- Park Street4.1 km
- How Wood4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane Cottages0.0 km
- Bell Lane Cottages0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21DE · Data under Open Government Licence