Area Information for Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP

Norris Close in London Colney is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Park Street ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of St Albans. This page combines information for the address Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of AL2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority St Albans
Ward Park Street
Constituency St Albans * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 18
Semi-Detached 26
Terraced 57
Flat (Purpose-Built) 44
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 149
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 39% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 50
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 55
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 28
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 146

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 19
Two People 38
Three People 32
Four People 40
Five People 10
Six People 9
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 149

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 122
Other Household 6
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 78
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 149

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in St Albans constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 221
Female 248
Total 469

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 30
5-9 32
10-14 47
15-19 54
20-24 41
25-29 28
30-34 31
35-39 37
40-44 34
45-49 32
50-54 27
55-59 27
60-64 25
65-69 6
70-74 7
75-79 2
80-84 4
85+ 2
Total 466

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode AL2 1UP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 163
Married 151
Separated 9
Divorced 17
Widowed 9
Total 349

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 262
Good 154
Fair 35
Bad 11
Very Bad 5
Total 467

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 120
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 72
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 69
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 8
Total 354

Ethnic Group Embed This

Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 69% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 322
Mixed Ethnicity 26
Indian 26
Pakistani 5
Bangladeshi 23
Chinese 3
Other Asian 23
Black African 27
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Other 7
Total 467

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 385
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 25
Middle East and Asia 29
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 469

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 385
10+ Years 65
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 8
Total 470

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to AL2 1UP.

Passport(s) Held
None 41
United Kingdom 387
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 4
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 181
Christian 180
Buddhist 4
Hindu 17
Jewish 14
Muslim 50
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 19
Total 469

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 129
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 46
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 42
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 40
Retired 19
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 13
Total 345

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 36
Professional Occupations 52
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 20
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 23
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 232

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 52
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 62
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 43
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 39
Total 348

Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP is within the London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Norris Close
Neighbourhood Team Address London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
Civic Centre
St Peters Street
AL1 3JE
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to London Colney. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for AL2 1UP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest railway station is Park Street, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Park Street 1.2 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) 1.5 miles
St Albans City 1.9 miles
St Albans Abbey 1.9 miles
Bricket Wood 2.4 miles
Radlett 2.8 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 4 miles
Welham Green 4.4 miles
Brookmans Park 4.6 miles
Watford North 4.8 miles
Hatfield (Herts) 4.9 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood 5.2 miles
Potters Bar 5.5 miles
Kings Langley 5.6 miles
Watford Junction 5.6 miles
Watford High Street 6.1 miles
Bushey 6.3 miles
Harpenden 6.5 miles
Apsley 6.5 miles
Hadley Wood 7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest Overground station is Watford Junction, approximately 5.5 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest is Bowmansgreen Primary School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest is Samuel Ryder Academy, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Samuel Ryder Academy (All Through) 1 mile June 2022
    
Links Academy 1.8 miles October 2016
    
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School 1.9 miles November 2023
    
The Marlborough Science Academy 1.9 miles November 2023
    
St Albans Independent College 1.9 miles  
Loreto College 2.1 miles October 2024
St Columba's College 2.1 miles  
Verulam School 2.1 miles October 2018
    
Beaumont School 2.2 miles March 2014
    
St Albans High School for Girls 2.4 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest is Verulam Medical Group, approximately 740 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest is Gatrad Mr AA & Associates, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest is Kingsley Green, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Norris Close, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1UP. The nearest is Boots-London Colney, approximately 1.4 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in AL2 1UP

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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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