Postcode report
AL5 2AQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About AL5 2AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
AL5 2AQ is a postcode in Redbourn, St Albans, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AL5 2AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 84/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AL5 2AQ 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 AL5 2AQ is based on St Albans 005 Census 2021. It covers 6,873 residents, 1,848 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 4% 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 AL5 2AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AL5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £555k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 10 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 AL5 2AQ 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 AL5 2AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 AL5 2AQ
Is AL5 2AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 84/100 (top 1% 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 AL5 2AQ?
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.
Are there kids clubs or activities near AL5 2AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for AL5 2AQ?
LocaleIQ matched AL5 2AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in AL5 2AQ?
The latest median sold price is £555k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AL5 2AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.