St Annes Road is in London Colney, St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL2 1LJ is located in the London Colney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Annes Road, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL2 1LQ, AL2 1NW, AL2 1QD, AL2 1LG, AL2 1LL, AL2 1HQ, AL2 1PZ, AL2 1PX, AL2 1NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL2 1LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 AL2 1LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 27.2% | 30.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 54% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 53.5% | 56.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 40.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.7% | 86.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 86.1% | 84.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 84.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.3% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 7.8% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Annes Road was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the London Colney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Annes Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in London Colney and the 143rd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A St Annes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-07-30 | £422,142 |
| 22 St Annes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-05-20 | £557,907 |
| 24 St Annes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-04-04 | £611,656 |
| 18 St Annes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-15 | £422,041 |
| 76 St Annes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-12-10 | £481,574 |
AL2 1LJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
AL2 1LJ 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL | - not rated | 166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School Telford Road , London Colney AL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Shalom School Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,855 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 | 2,650 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Oakwood Drive , AL4 0XB | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | - not rated | 4,442 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 | 4,487 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 | 2,650 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 | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harperbury Hospital School Harper Lane , WD7 9HQ | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links Education Support Centre 1 Hixberry Lane , St Albans AL4 0TZ | - not rated | 3,702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley's Cafe | Broadlakes Lodge Social Club, Shenley Lane | 322 yd | |
| The Ruby | 5 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 542 yd | |
| Carmelo's | 15 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 542 yd | |
| Al Kasbah | 188 High Street, London Colney | 760 yd | |
| Talkington Bates Ltd | All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon Ph, Waterside | 504 yd | |
| The Bull Ph | Barnet Road, London Colney | 681 yd | |
| The White Horse also trading as Daddy's Dim Sum | The White Horse Ph, 182 High Street | 704 yd | |
| The Colney Fox | 1 Barnet Road, London Colney | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenliscious | 1 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 542 yd | |
| Sam Chinese Takeaway | 3 Haseldine Road, London Colney | 542 yd | |
| New Ocean Fish Bar | 190 High Street, London Colney | 774 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 3 Shenley Lane, London Colney | 945 yd | |
| Shish & Grill | 307 High Street, London Colney | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Barnet Road | 767 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-198 High Street, London Colney | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School WALSINGHAM WAY | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Morris Playing Fields White Horse Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Napsbury Park ACORN COURT ACORN COURT BENINGFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| London Colney Adventure World (Closed) Perham Way | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 998 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.