AL2 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Shenley Lane, 0.2km from Broad Colney in St Albans. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
For families considering a move, AL2 1DG represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00120376 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENLEY LANE, AL2 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY LANE, AL2 1DG.
376
40
£ 56,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1DG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. AL2 1DG spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1DG. The average age is 40.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL2 1DG has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
3 nearby- The Green Dragon0.7 km
- The Bull Ph0.8 km
- The Colney Fox0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.9 km
- A1 London Colney0.9 km
- T K Maxx0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Shirley's Cafe0.1 km
- Talkington Bates Ltd0.3 km
- Carmelo's0.9 km
- The Ruby0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chickenliscious0.9 km
- Sam Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street3.2 km
- How Wood3.2 km
- Radlett3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Walsingham Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21DG · Data under Open Government Licence