Stanley Avenue is in St. Albans and in St Albans district. AL2 3AW is located in the St Stephen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Avenue, St. Albans, AL2 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: AL2 3AP, AL2 3AH, AL2 3AJ, AL2 3AQ, AL2 3AS, AL2 3EB, AL2 3AR, AL2 3AN, AL2 3EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding AL2 3AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 52% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48% | -0.8% | 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 AL2 3AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 25.1% | 29.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 55.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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%) 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 | 59.7% | 61.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3AW this area, 8.4% 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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 49.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 85.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 90.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 90.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.5% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Avenue was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Park Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Park Street and the 165th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Stanley Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2009-07-10 | £1,086,895 |
| 100 Stanley Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2004-04-27 | £996,610 |
| 100 Stanley Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2002-08-07 | £699,663 |
| 106 Stanley Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2001-10-25 | £960,617 |
| 100 Stanley Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 1998-12-04 | £716,886 |
AL2 3AW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School Church Crescent , AL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killigrew Primary and Nursery School West Avenue , AL2 3HD | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School Watling View , AL1 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| How Wood Primary and Nursery School Spooners Drive , Park Street AL2 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School Mandeville Drive , AL1 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prae Wood Primary School King Harry Lane , AL3 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street , AL1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Hatfield Road , AL1 3RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 4,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling View School Watling View , AL1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's College King Harry Lane , AL3 4AW | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans School Abbey Gateway , AL3 4HB | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 4,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rami Tandoori & Balti House | 305 Watford Road, Chiswell Green | 234 yd | |
| Starbucks | North Orbital Road, Chiswell Green | 964 yd | |
| Burston Garden Centre & Cafe | Burston Nurseries, 125 North Orbital Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Hammers | The Three Hammers Ph, 210 Watford Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamelight Chinese Take Away | 303 Watford Road, Chiswell Green | 234 yd | |
| Gracey's Pizza | 339 Watford Road, Chiswell Green | 234 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Park Tippendell Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Killigrew Junior School EAST CLOSE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Mecure St Albans Noke Hotel WATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 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.