About Colney Street

Colney Street is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the AL2 postcode area. It is situated close to the larger town of St Albans, providing easy access to a range of amenities and services. The village features a mix of residential properties and local businesses, making it a convenient place for residents. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Colney Street is well-connected by road, with nearby access to the M25 motorway, facilitating travel to London and other areas. Public transport options are also available, with bus services linking the village to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Colney Street serves as a quiet residential area with essential facilities and good transport links.

School Ratings in Colney Street

Colney Street is served by 152 schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Colney Street

Property prices average £597K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £574K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Colney Street

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Colney Street, with 49 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Colney Street

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Colney Street falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Colney Street

Most properties in Colney Street can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,186 sales

Average Price £597K
£1K — £28.17M
Detached £755K 805
Semi £574K 880
Terraced £454K 712
Flat £303K 659

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

87 Primary
18 Secondary
47 Other
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Radlett Lodge School Good 1 miles How Wood Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 1 miles Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy Primary 1.4 miles Bowmansgreen Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Clore Shalom School Primary Good 1.7 miles St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 1.8 miles Killigrew Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 1.9 miles Watling View School Good 1.9 miles SA10 London Colney Family Centre 1.9 miles London Colney Primary & Nursery School Primary Good 1.9 miles SA7 Sopwell and Verulam Family Centre Good 2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Colney Street IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Colney Street in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
6,740 Children (0-15) 19%
21,007 Working Age 60%
9,383 Older (60+) 27%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Colney Street 255 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Colney Street is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

80 Violence & Sexual Offences
49 Shoplifting
24 Other Theft
24 Vehicle Crime
23 Anti-Social Behaviour
19 Burglary
16 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Public Order
4 Drugs
3 Other Crime
2 Bicycle Theft
2 Weapons
2 Robbery
Local Policing
Hertfordshire London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Park Street Train Station 0.6 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) Train Station 0.6 miles
Bricket Wood Train Station 1.3 miles
St Albans Abbey Train Station 2.6 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) Train Station 2.7 miles
St Albans City Train Station 3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Frogmore 0.6 miles Smug Oak 1.2 miles Bricket Wood 1.2 miles Broad Colney 1.4 miles How Wood 1.4 miles Napsbury Park 1.4 miles Park Street 1.4 miles London Colney 1.8 miles Chiswell Green 1.8 miles Sopwell 1.9 miles Shenleybury 2 miles St Julians 2 miles

Local Government

District St Albans
County Hertfordshire
Ward London Colney
Constituency St Albans
Parish London Colney
Region East of England

Streets in AL2 30 shown View all streets

A414 1 Acers 1 Albany Mews 1 Alder Close 2 Alexander Road 5 Alsop Close 1 Anvil Place 2 Applecroft 1 Appspond Lane 1 Armstrong Close 1 Ash Copse 1 Ashbourne 1 Ashridge Drive 4 Aspen Close 1 Aubrey Avenue 2 Avian Avenue 3 Azalea Close 2 Balmoral Close 1 Banfield Court 1 Barnes Wallis Way 4 Barnet Road 11 Barry Close 1 Bay Tree Close 1 Bell Lane 6 Bellchambers Close 1 Belvedere Gardens 2 Beningfield Drive 14 Birch Copse 3 Birch Way 1 Birchwood Way 4

Postcodes in AL2 50 shown View all postcodes

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