Postcode report
AL2 1DH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About AL2 1DH: area rating, property, schools and local change
AL2 1DH is a postcode in London Colney, St Albans, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AL2 1DH, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AL2 1DH are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for AL2 1DH is based on St Albans 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,688 residents, 2,832 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near AL2 1DH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AL2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £393k from 90 rolling sales, down 7.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near AL2 1DH can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AL2 1DH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around AL2 1DH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about AL2 1DH
Is AL2 1DH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near AL2 1DH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near AL2 1DH?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near AL2 1DH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for AL2 1DH?
LocaleIQ matched AL2 1DH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in AL2 1DH?
The latest median sold price is £393k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AL2 1DH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.