Overview of AL2 2HJ

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Tippendell Lane is in Park Street, St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL2 2HJ is located in the Park Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Tippendell Lane, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: AL2 2QS, AL2 2HZ, AL2 2FJ, AL2 2HY, AL2 2SP, AL2 2HL, AL2 2QT, AL2 2HX, AL2 2QE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding AL2 2HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.3%49.4%-0.9% 51.0% -1.6%
Male49.7%50.6%0.9% 49.0% 1.6%

Partnership Status

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 2HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.3%25.5%-1.8% 37.9% -12.4%
Married: Opposite sex60.4%60.1%-0.3% 44.2% 15.9%
Separated1%0.9%-0.1% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced7.8%7.7%-0.1% 9.1% -1.4%
Widowed3.6%5.8%2.2% 6.1% -0.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.2%56.9%2.7% 48.4% 8.5%
Good health36.1%33%-3.1% 33.6% -0.6%
Fair health6.5%8.1%1.6% 12.7% -4.6%
Bad health2.6%1.6%-1.0% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health0.5%0.5%0.0% 1.2% -0.7%

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.

In the area around AL2 2HJ this area, 9.6% 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 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.4%9.6%1.2% 18.2% -8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%7.8%-1.6% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.9%13%-4.9% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship3.2%4%0.8% 5.3% -1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.6%14.3%0.7% 16.9% -2.6%
Degree or Similar43.5%48.4%4.9% 33.8% 14.6%
Other3.9%2.8%-1.1% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1%1%0.0% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian2.4%3.6%1.2% 3.1% 0.5%
Other Asian1.3%3.6%2.3% 1.6% 2.0%
Black African0%0.8%0.8% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%0.5%-1.1% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.5%2.3%1.8% 0.8% 1.5%
White89.5%86.2%-3.3% 81.4% 4.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1%0%-1.0% 0.1% -0.1%
Other1%0.8%-0.2% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.5% 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 Kingdom91.6%85.5%-6.1% 83.2% 2.3%
European Union0.8%3.9%3.1% 6.1% -2.2%
Rest of Europe1%1.3%0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa2.4%2.3%-0.1% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia2.4%3.1%0.7% 5.6% -2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%2.8%1.2% 1.3% 1.5%
Oceania0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.5%85.7%-3.8% 83.2% 2.5%
10+ Years0.3%12.2%11.9% 9.8% 2.4%
5-10 Years0.3%0.8%0.5% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years2.6%0.8%-1.8% 2.2% -1.4%
Less than 2 years7.3%0.5%-6.8% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.9% 76.7% 14.2%
Ireland2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held3.6% 13.5% -9.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.2% 37.2% -6.0%
Christian52.7% 46.2% 6.5%
Buddhist2.9% 0.5% 2.4%
Hindu4.2% 1.7% 2.5%
Jewish3.6% 0.5% 3.1%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Tippendell Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tippendell Lane was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Park Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Tippendell Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Park Street and the 140th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.9%.



🔎 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 2HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tippendell Lane are based on 67 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 Tippendell Lane, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for AL2 2HJ

Average Price
£1,029,348
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,029,348
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tippendell Lane

Average Price
£889,194
Semi-Detached
£825,527
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£929,051
Flats/Maisonettes
£225,536
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tippendell LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
164 Tippendell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£1,050,0002021-11-19 £1,131,962
158 Tippendell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£575,0002011-09-05 £994,332
164 Tippendell Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002006-12-08 £615,663
162 Tippendell Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£332,0002005-09-19 £765,923
158 Tippendell Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002001-08-07 £1,166,246
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for AL2 2HJ

Employment

AL2 2HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in AL2 2HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee102
Retired99
Self-Employed50
Part-Time Employee28
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family10
Other8
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles36
Professional, scientific and technical activities29
Education26
Human health and social work activities19
Construction18
Other16
Information and communication13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Transport and storage9
Financial and insurance activities7
Manufacturing7
Administrative and support service activities6
Real estate 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 3,942 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Spooners Drive , Park Street AL2 2HU
3out of 4 352 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Branch Road , Park Street AL2 2LX
3out of 4 616 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
West Avenue , AL2 3HD
3out of 4 1,177 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mandeville Primary School
Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE
3out of 4 1,817 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
Watling View , AL1 2PB
3out of 4 1,859 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 1,920 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loreto College
Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ
4out of 4 3,906 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU
4out of 4 3,937 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS
4out of 4 4,027 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW
2out of 4 4,505 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed 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 3,378 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 1,570 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Columba's College
King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW
- not rated 2,519 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Albans Independent College
69 London Road , AL1 1LN
- not rated 3,355 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB
- not rated 3,438 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane , WD7 9HW
- not rated 4,050 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Burston Garden Centre & CafeBurston Nurseries, 125 North Orbital Road1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Falcon72 Park Street, Park Street536 yd
Park Street Sport & Social ClubPark Street Village Sports Club, Park Street Lane537 yd
The OverdraughtThe Overdraught Ph, 86 Park Street590 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Seaworld Fish & Chips & Kebabs4 How Wood, Park Street442 yd
The Village Spice28 How Wood, Park Street442 yd
Rumbles Fish Bar76-78 Park Street, Park Street534 yd
The Oriental74 Park Street, Park Street534 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Park Street Village Hall
414 yd
Park Street Primary School
BRANCH ROAD
grass pitches489 yd
Park Street Recreation Ground
Park Street Lane
grass pitches548 yd
Greenwood Park
Tippendell Lane
grass pitches, tennis courts998 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 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%

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 speed89.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed139.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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