About AL2 2HU
AL2 2HU scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with How Wood (Herts) Rail Station about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, AL2 2HU is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,498 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 13 rated Good. The nearest school is How Wood Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MIDWAY SURGERY, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is about 9 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are How Wood (Herts) Rail Station (Train, about 3 minutes' walk away), Park Street Rail Station (Train, about 8 minutes' walk away). There are also 16 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 44 dB Lden).
There are 5 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park Street Play Area, about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a open access land (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 8 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Spar and others. The nearest is Co-op St Albans, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is 2.0 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore AL2 2HU on NestScope.