AL2 1DN is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from North Cottages in St Albans. Administratively it sits within Cunningham ward and the St Albans constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in AL2, AL2 1DN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00120279 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AL2 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AL2 1DN.
319
47
£ 57,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. AL2 1DN's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1DN. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL2 1DN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samuel Ryder Academy
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Windermere Primary School
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cunningham Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.7 km
- Legends Cafe0.7 km
- St Albans Community Fire Station0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shish & Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Sapore D'Italia0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Simmons Bakers1.0 km
- Loaf0.1 km
- Wenzels the Bakers0.0 km
- Colney Mini Market0.7 km
- Lawrence Auto Services0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- London Colney Football Club0.3 km
- Old Verulamians0.3 km
- St Albans Irish Association0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street2.4 km
- St Albans2.4 km
- St Albans Abbey2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ayletts Nurseries0.1 km
- North Orbital Road0.3 km
- North Orbital Road0.3 km
- Birklands Park0.4 km
- Birklands Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21DN · Data under Open Government Licence