AL2 1ED is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.5km from London Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within London Colney ward and the St Albans constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k.
Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00120386 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, AL2 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, AL2 1ED.
330
38
£ 56,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: AL2 1ED represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
AL2 1ED is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £323k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1ED. The average age is 37.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 322,500
3 sales · Mean £ 325,833
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
AL2 1ED has low crime rates — 43 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
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Samuel Ryder Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The White Horse0.4 km
- St Albans Irish Association0.5 km
- London Colney Football Club0.5 km
- Old Verulamians0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cotlandswick Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead Aquatic0.7 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shish & Grill0.1 km
- New Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.6 km
- Chickenliscious0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Food London Colney0.5 km
- Simmons Bakers0.4 km
- A1 London Colney0.5 km
- Cold Candy0.3 km
- Party King0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Park Street2.8 km
- St Albans3.0 km
- How Wood3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: AL21ED · Data under Open Government Licence