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Avian Avenue is in Frogmore, St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL2 2FF is located in the Park Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Avian Avenue, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: AL2 2FG, AL2 2LG, AL2 2FD, AL2 2FE, AL2 2LQ, AL2 2NF, AL2 2LH, AL2 2EW, AL2 2FB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around AL2 2FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%50.9%1.1% 51.0% -0.1%
Male50.2%49.1%-1.1% 49.0% 0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.1%33.3%4.2% 37.9% -4.6%
Married: Opposite sex44.9%43.1%-1.8% 44.2% -1.1%
Separated3.5%2%-1.5% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced11%13.4%2.4% 9.1% 4.3%
Widowed11.4%8.1%-3.3% 6.1% 2.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.8%54%4.2% 48.4% 5.6%
Good health38.7%29.2%-9.5% 33.6% -4.4%
Fair health9.2%13%3.8% 12.7% 0.3%
Bad health1.6%2.8%1.2% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health0.7%0.9%0.2% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 46.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13%12.6%-0.4% 18.2% -5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%4.9%-4.5% 9.6% -4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.2%13%-1.2% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship5.1%5.3%0.2% 5.3% 0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13%13.4%0.4% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar40.6%46.3%5.7% 33.8% 12.5%
Other4.7%4.5%-0.2% 2.8% 1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%1.6%-0.4% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian5.9%5.9%0.0% 3.1% 2.8%
Pakistani0%3.4%3.4% 2.7% 0.7%
Other Asian1%3.1%2.1% 1.6% 1.5%
Black African0%1.9%1.9% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%0.6%-1.0% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other1.6%0.6%-1.0% 0.8% -0.2%
White86.2%78.1%-8.1% 81.4% -3.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Arab0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.7%1.9%1.2% 1.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.2%79.9%-9.3% 83.2% -3.3%
European Union2.6%6.3%3.7% 6.1% 0.2%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.3%0.6% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa3%5.3%2.3% 2.7% 2.6%
Middle East and Asia3%6.6%3.6% 5.6% 1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%0%-1.6% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.5%80.6%-7.9% 83.2% -2.6%
10+ Years0%11.1%11.1% 9.8% 1.3%
5-10 Years0.7%4.8%4.1% 2.9% 1.9%
2-5 Years3.3%1.3%-2.0% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years7.5%2.2%-5.3% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.7% 76.7% 5.0%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries2.5% 1.5% 1.0%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia2.2% 1.2% 1.0%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held6.9% 13.5% -6.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.2% 37.2% -13.0%
Christian48.7% 46.2% 2.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu4.4% 1.7% 2.7%
Jewish9.1% 0.5% 8.6%
Muslim5% 6.5% -1.5%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Avian Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avian Avenue was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Park Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Avian Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Park Street and the 167th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,300
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in AL2 2FF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Avian Avenue are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Albans.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Avian Avenue, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2FF

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL2 2FF

Average Price
£331,657
Semi-Detached
£550,326
Terraced
£469,713
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£290,425
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avian Avenue

Average Price
£280,889
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£280,889
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avian AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 45 Avian Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£280,0002022-02-11 £285,122
Flat 10 45 Avian Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£277,0002021-09-10 £284,379
Flat 9 45 Avian Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£255,0002021-06-04 £265,879
House 11 45 Avian Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£405,0002019-10-10 £480,619
Flat 1 45 Avian Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£285,0002018-05-10 £299,654
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL2 2FF

Employment

AL2 2FF 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 2FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee95
Retired48
Self-Employed32
Part-Time Employee26
Looking after home or family16
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)8
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Construction19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Information and communication12
Financial and insurance activities12
Human health and social work activities10
Education9
Administrative and support service activities8
Other8
Manufacturing8
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities4
Accommodation and food service activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Muriel Green Nursery School
Church Crescent , AL3 5JB
3out of 4 4,528 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Branch Road , Park Street AL2 2LX
3out of 4 460 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Spooners Drive , Park Street AL2 2HU
3out of 4 778 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
West Avenue , AL2 3HD
3out of 4 2,146 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mandeville Primary School
Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE
3out of 4 2,316 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Watling View , AL1 2PB
3out of 4 2,472 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street , AL1 2QA
3out of 4 2,682 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loreto College
Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ
4out of 4 4,238 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS
4out of 4 4,419 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU
4out of 4 4,449 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Verulam School
Brampton Road , AL1 4PR
3out of 4 4,755 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR
3out of 4 3,111 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watling View School
Watling View , AL1 2NU
3out of 4 2,114 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane , WD7 9HW
- not rated 3,006 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
St Columba's College
King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW
- not rated 3,266 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Albans Independent College
69 London Road , AL1 1LN
- not rated 3,739 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB
- not rated 4,058 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The OverdraughtThe Overdraught Ph, 86 Park Street582 yd
Park Street Sport & Social ClubPark Street Village Sports Club, Park Street Lane626 yd
The Falcon72 Park Street, Park Street690 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rumbles Fish Bar76-78 Park Street, Park Street691 yd
The Oriental74 Park Street, Park Street691 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Park Street Primary School
BRANCH ROAD
grass pitches591 yd
Park Street Recreation Ground
Park Street Lane
grass pitches605 yd
Park Street Village Hall
847 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed62.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed12.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.