Nunnery Stables is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL1 2AS is located in the Sopwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nunnery Stables, St. Albans, AL1 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL1 1HH, AL1 2AU, AL1 2BY, AL1 2BA, AL1 2BT, AL1 2BB, AL1 2BH, AL1 2BE, AL1 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL1 2AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of AL1 2AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 27.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 61.3% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 59.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around AL1 2AS this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 4.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 3.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 62% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 91.5% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 86.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 87.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nunnery Stables was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Sopwell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Nunnery Stables has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sopwell and the 154th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nunnery Stables, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2006-03-24 | £738,094 |
| 1 Nunnery Stables, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2005-12-09 | £704,838 |
AL1 2AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
AL1 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School Cottonmill Lane , AL1 1HL | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans Grove Road , AL1 1DQ | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School Watling View , AL1 2PB | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban City School 7 Hatfield Road , AL1 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street , AL1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Verulam School Brampton Road , AL1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Girls' School Sandridgebury Lane , AL3 6DB | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | 4out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling View School Watling View , AL1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Carluccio's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 426 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 6, St Albans Retail Park | 506 yd | |
| Chez Mumtaj | Second Floor, Centurion House, 136-142 London Road | 509 yd | |
| The Odyssey Cinema | Odyssey Cinema, 166 London Road | 509 yd | |
| Kimaya | 144 London Road, St Albans | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Sub Aqua Club | Cottonmill Swimming Pool, Cottonmill Lane | 182 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds Ph | 104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 375 yd | |
| The White Lion PH | The White Lion Ph, 91 Sopwell Lane | 439 yd | |
| The Goat Inn | 37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans | 439 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Ph | 61 Albert Street, St Albans | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 426 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 3 Graham Close, St Albans | 466 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 128 London Road, St Albans | 509 yd | |
| H&H Pizza & Kebabs | 150 London Road, St Albans | 509 yd | |
| Papa's Pizza | 124 London Road, St Albans | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Everard Close | 426 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 5 Graham Close, St Albans | 440 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure & Iceland | Unit 1, Griffiths Way | 506 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 140 Victoria Street, St Albans | 823 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 19-21 St Peters Street, St Albans | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonmill Swimming Pool COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTON MILL SWIMMING POOL COTTONMILL LANE | swimming pool | 177 yd |
| St Peter'S School COTTONMILL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LODGE LEISURE CENTRE HOLYWELL HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Abbey View Golf & Track WESTMINSTER LODGE WESTMINSTER LODGE HOLYWELL HILL | athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 624 yd |
| Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre (Closed) Holywell Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Verulam Golf Club Ltd LONDON ROAD | golf | 799 yd |
| St Columbas College 8-10 8-10 KING HARRY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (St Albans) UNIT 17 UNIT 17 CHRISTOPHER PLACE | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Marlborough Open Space Cottonmill Lane | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Mandeville Primary School MANDEVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.