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AL2 is a postcode district between St Albans and Watford.
South of St Albans and separated by the A414, the area is semi-rural and includes the villages of London Colney, Bricket Wood, Park Street, How Wood, and Colney Street.
Attractions in the district include the De Havilland Aircraft Museum, which boasts a collection of vintage wartime and civil aircraft.
Fun for all the family can be had at Willows Activity Farm, where you can meet farmyard animals and even go on a tractor ride.
For those seeking retail therapy, a visit to Colney Fields Shopping Park is a must.
The River Colne flows through the district and gives its name to London Colney and Colney Street.
The district is bisected by the M25 motorway, and the area is served by junction 21A. There are three rail stations at How Wood, Bricket Wood, and Park Street, which allow travellers to journey to St Albans or Watford Junction and beyond.
The Roman road of Watling Street passes through the district on its way from Dover to Wroxeter.
Where is the AL2 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to AL2
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 2.42 | N |
| Radlett | 2.44 | SSE |
| Borehamwood | 4.97 | SE |
| Watford | 4.97 | SSW |
| Bushey | 5.16 | SSW |
| Hatfield | 6.03 | ENE |
| Hemel Hempstead | 6.27 | WNW |
| Potters Bar | 6.38 | ESE |
| Harpenden | 6.92 | N |
| Rickmansworth | 7.84 | SW |
| Welwyn Garden City | 8.21 | NE |
| Chorleywood | 8.98 | WSW |
| Berkhamsted | 10.66 | WNW |
| Luton | 11.72 | NNW |
| Chesham | 11.91 | W |
| Amersham | 11.93 | WSW |
| Hertford | 12.48 | ENE |
| Cheshunt | 12.71 | E |
| Gerrards Cross | 12.94 | SW |
| Waltham Cross | 13.26 | E |
The post town for this district is ST. ALBANS.
Postcode Information for District AL2 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 994)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street | ST. ALBANS | AL2 2 | 275 |
| London Colney | ST. ALBANS | AL2 1 | 247 |
| ST. ALBANS | ST. ALBANS | AL2 3 | 179 |
| Bricket Wood | ST. ALBANS | AL2 3 | 170 |
| ST. ALBANS | ST. ALBANS | AL2 2 | 60 |
| Frogmore | ST. ALBANS | AL2 2 | 30 |
| Colney Street | ST. ALBANS | AL2 2 | 13 |
| ST. ALBANS | ST. ALBANS | AL2 1 | 8 |
| Napsbury | ST. ALBANS | AL2 1 | 5 |
| Colney Street | ST. ALBANS | AL2 3 | 5 |
| Potters Crouch | ST. ALBANS | AL2 3 | 2 |
Retail and Shopping in AL2
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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HIGH STREET
ST ALBANS
LONDON COLNEY
23
AL2 1JQ
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BARNET ROAD
ST ALBANS
LONDON COLNEY
19
AL2 1AB
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HOW WOOD
ST ALBANS
PARK STREET
13
AL2 2RA
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WATFORD ROAD
ST ALBANS
12
AL2 3DA
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NORTH ORBITAL ROAD
ST ALBANS
11
AL2 1DL
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OAKWOOD ROAD
ST ALBANS
BRICKET WOOD
9
AL2 3QB
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HASELDINE ROAD
ST ALBANS
LONDON COLNEY
8
AL2 1RR
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OLD WATFORD ROAD
ST ALBANS
BRICKET WOOD
6
AL2 3UN
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | ST ALBANS | LONDON COLNEY | 23 | AL2 1JQ | View on Google Maps |
| BARNET ROAD | ST ALBANS | LONDON COLNEY | 19 | AL2 1AB | View on Google Maps |
| HOW WOOD | ST ALBANS | PARK STREET | 13 | AL2 2RA | View on Google Maps |
| WATFORD ROAD | ST ALBANS | 12 | AL2 3DA | View on Google Maps | |
| NORTH ORBITAL ROAD | ST ALBANS | 11 | AL2 1DL | View on Google Maps | |
| OAKWOOD ROAD | ST ALBANS | BRICKET WOOD | 9 | AL2 3QB | View on Google Maps |
| HASELDINE ROAD | ST ALBANS | LONDON COLNEY | 8 | AL2 1RR | View on Google Maps |
| OLD WATFORD ROAD | ST ALBANS | BRICKET WOOD | 6 | AL2 3UN | View on Google Maps |
In the AL2 postcode district, the primary settlement is St. Albans, located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Other significant settlements in this district include London Colney, Napsbury, Colney Street, Frogmore, Park Street, and Bricket Wood, all located in the same county. The most significant post town in this district is St. Albans.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the St. Albans District (B) (718 postal codes), and finally, the Hertsmere District (B) area (11 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the AL2 postal code is LONDON COLNEY followed by BRICKET WOOD, and PARK STREET.
The AL2 Postcode shares a border with AL1 (ST. ALBANS), AL3 (ST. ALBANS, Redbourn, Markyate), AL4 (ST. ALBANS, Wheathampstead, Sandridge), WD25 (WATFORD) and WD7 (RADLETT, SHENLEY).
Dentists in the AL2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 148 HIGH STREET , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 1QF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | 65 Oakwood Road (dental Practice) | 65 OAKWOOD ROAD , BRICKET WOOD , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 3QB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the AL2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Street Surgery | , PARK STREET , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 2SN | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Verulam Medical Group Bricket Wood | , THE CRESCENT , BRICKET WOOD , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 3NF | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 3 | Midway Surgery | , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 3JX | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Summerfield Health Centre | , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , AL2 1PU | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Verulam Medical Group | , 45-47 KINGS ROAD , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , AL2 1ES | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the AL2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiswell Pharmacy | 196 WATFORD ROAD , CHISWELL GREEN , ST ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 3EB | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Bricket Wood Pharmacy | 111 OAKWOOD ROAD , BRICKET WOOD , ST ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 3QB | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | How Wood Pharmacy | 16 HOW WOOD , PARK STREET , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 2RA | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Well | 295 HIGH STREET , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 1EJ | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the AL2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ALBANS) | 4 COLNEY FIELDS SHOPPING PARK , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 1AB | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | M&S OPTICIANS - LONDON COLNEY | COLNEY FIELDS SHOPPING PARK , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , AL2 1AB | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | LONDON COLNEY SPECSAVERS | COLNEY FIELDS SHOPPING PARK , LONDON COLNEY , ST. ALBANS , HERTFORDSHIRE , AL2 1AB | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Alexander Road , London Colney , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 1JG
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Joyce (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Walsingham Way , London Colney , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 1NL
Headteacher: Co Headteacher Sandra Lavelle-Murphy / Jodie Reilly (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Telford Road , London Colney , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 1PH
Headteacher: Ms Anna Lippa (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Spooners Drive , Park Street , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 2HU
Headteacher: Mrs CYNTHIA ROWE (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Branch Road , Park Street , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 2LX
Headteacher: Ms Monique Gregory (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: West Avenue , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 3HD
Headteacher: Miss Tracy Mylotte (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Mount Pleasant Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address: Mount Pleasant Lane , Bricket Wood , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 3XA
Headteacher: Mr John Dibdin (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Mount Pleasant Lane , Bricket Wood , St Albans
Postcode: AL2 3XA
Headteacher: Mrs Leanne Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Park Street
CRS Code: PKT
Operator: LN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
How Wood (Hertfordshire)
CRS Code: HWW
Operator: LN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Bricket Wood
CRS Code: BWO
Operator: LN
Line: Abbey Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M25 J21A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.53
Average Driving Distance: 2.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 692
M1 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.54
Average Driving Distance: 2.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 554
M25 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.60
Average Driving Distance: 2.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 517
M25 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.67
Average Driving Distance: 2.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 462
M25 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.06
Average Driving Distance: 3.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 34
A1(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.60
Average Driving Distance: 3.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 111
M1 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.75
Average Driving Distance: 3.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 210
A1(M) J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.93
Average Driving Distance: 3.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 217
M1 J6A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.11
Average Driving Distance: 3.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 542
A1(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.06
Average Driving Distance: 4.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 224
A1(M) J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.28
Average Driving Distance: 5.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 8
M25 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.65
Average Driving Distance: 4.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Weather Forecast for Chiswell Green
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 4.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 6.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 79.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 89.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 88.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 91.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 82.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 82.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 77.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 78.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 57.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| AL2 1 | St. Albans Delivery Office |
| AL2 2 | St. Albans Delivery Office |
| AL2 3 | St. Albans Delivery Office |
| A | L | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| A | L | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre |
|---|
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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Street List for the AL2 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £750 | £875 | £775 | |
| 1 | £875 | £1,400 | £1,154 |
| 2 | £1,450 | £2,100 | £1,725 |
| 3 | £1,400 | £2,750 | £1,967 |
| 4 | £3,250 | £3,250 | £3,250 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £1,000,000 | £1,725,000 | £1,483,333 |
| 4 | £1,000,000 | £3,000,000 | £1,466,667 |
| 5 | £950,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,348,635 |
| 6 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 |
| 7 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | St. Albans | Frost's Estate Agents | 4 Chequer Street, St. Albans, AL1 3XZ | 01727 649757 |
 | Park Street | JW&Co | 6 How Wood, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RA | 01727 221889 |
 | Bricket Wood | Carter Hayward | 119 Oakwood Road, Bricket Wood, AL2 3QB | 01923 961360 |
 | St Albans | Collinson Hall | 9 - 11 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UB | 01727 649409 |
 | Marshalswick | Frost's Estate Agents | 61 The Quadrant, St. Albans, AL4 9RF | 01727 221786 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £645,992 | 85 | £710,290 | 88 | £638,586 | 98 | £632,278 | 112 |
| Semi-Detached | £517,550 | 92 | £521,072 | 69 | £507,786 | 80 | £465,982 | 118 |
| Terraced | £461,030 | 81 | £441,732 | 75 | £429,648 | 86 | £358,173 | 96 |
| Flats | £272,429 | 71 | £266,872 | 67 | £274,693 | 114 | £238,287 | 120 |