Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

AL2 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 1DR 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. AL2 1DR's 67% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

AL2 1DR is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Shenleybury in Hertsmere. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shenley ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

The people who live in AL2 1DR are typical of 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1DR 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 1DR. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

AL2 1DR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Clore Shalom School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gold Stream1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bull Ph1.0 km
  • The Colney Fox0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Arsenal FC0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.6 km
  • The Restaurant Hub as Slims, GBK, Carluccio's, Harry's, Ed's0.6 km
  • Watford Football Club Training Ground0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Argos0.8 km
  • Next Retail0.6 km
  • T K Maxx0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radlett3.7 km
  • Park Street4.2 km
  • How Wood4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane Cottages0.2 km
  • Bell Lane Cottages0.2 km