Primrose Terrace is in London Colney, St Albans and in St Albans district. AL2 1FN is located in the London Colney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Terrace, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL2 1RJ, AL2 1QJ, AL2 1RL, AL2 1RQ, AL2 1GR, AL2 1QQ, AL2 1QH, AL2 1RN, AL2 1RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL2 1FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 39.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 39.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 46.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 34.5% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 20.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 27.1% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.2% | 73.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 78% | 75.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 12.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 75.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 2.1% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Terrace was 203.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% higher than the London Colney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in London Colney and the 34th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Primrose Terrace, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-03-13 | £568,648 |
| 3 Primrose Terrace, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-01-22 | £528,363 |
| 2 Primrose Terrace, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-10-13 | £518,729 |
| 3 Primrose Terrace, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £365,000 | 2014-07-11 | £541,478 |
| 2 Primrose Terrace, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £363,800 | 2014-05-28 | £563,972 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG | - not rated | 524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 5,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmansgreen Primary School Telford Road , London Colney AL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Shalom School Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Bacon School Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 4out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Oakwood Drive , AL4 0XB | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | - not rated | 4,006 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 | 4,004 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 | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edward Jenner Hospital School Forest House, Harperbury Hospital , Harper Lane WD7 9HQ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harperbury Hospital School Harper Lane , WD7 9HQ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links Education Support Centre 1 Hixberry Lane , St Albans AL4 0TZ | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruby | 5 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 224 yd | |
| Carmelo's | 15 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 224 yd | |
| Al Kasbah | 188 High Street, London Colney | 325 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 299 High Street, London Colney | 631 yd | |
| Shirley's Cafe | Broadlakes Lodge Social Club, Shenley Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse also trading as Daddy's Dim Sum | The White Horse Ph, 182 High Street | 248 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon Ph, Waterside | 453 yd | |
| The Bull Ph | Barnet Road, London Colney | 562 yd | |
| The Colney Fox | 1 Barnet Road, London Colney | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenliscious | 1 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 224 yd | |
| Sam Chinese Takeaway | 3 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 224 yd | |
| New Ocean Fish Bar | 190 High Street, London Colney | 344 yd | |
| Shish & Grill | 307 High Street, London Colney | 631 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 3 Shenley Lane, London Colney | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 196-198 High Street, London Colney | 344 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Barnet Road | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Playing Fields White Horse Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| London Colney Adventure World (Closed) Perham Way | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School WALSINGHAM WAY | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Cotlandswick Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Cotlandswick Playing Field (Closed) Cotlandswick | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| London Colney Fc COTLANDSWICK PLAYING FIELDS COTLANDSWICK PLAYING FIELDS NORTH ORBITAL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.