AL2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 721 postcodes across 3 sectors in St Albans.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
721
AL2 spans 721 postcodes in Hertsmere with exceptional broadband metrics: 96.8% superfast and 89.1% gigabit, near-zero below-10Mbps rate.
Broadband speeds in AL2
Share of AL2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 721 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband is almost universal at 96.8% of postcodes in AL2. Gigabit penetration reaches 89.1%, a very high figure reflecting substantial infrastructure investment. The speed distribution concentrates at the top: 89.1% at gigabit levels (300 Mbps and above), 7.7% in the 30 to 300 Mbps tier, and only 0.3% below 10 Mbps. No below-universal service obligation postcodes are recorded. AL2 represents a cohesive, well-provisioned area where modern infrastructure dominates. The infrastructure skews dramatically toward gigabit availability across almost nine of every ten addresses.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
AL2 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL2 1 | 245 | 97% | TBC | 94% |
| AL2 2 | 209 | 99% | TBC | 88% |
| AL2 3 | 267 | 95% | TBC | 86% |
All AL2 1 postcodes (245)
All AL2 2 postcodes (209)
All AL2 3 postcodes (267)
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Living in St Albans
AL2 is a top-tier connectivity area. The cost of life and property will factor far more than speed considerations.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
AL2 broadband FAQs
How many postcodes does AL2 contain?
721 postcodes fall within the AL2 outward code.
Is gigabit the norm in AL2?
89.1% of postcodes support gigabit speeds, a clear majority.
Does AL2 have full fibre infrastructure?
Full fibre data is not available in the dataset, though gigabit availability suggests extensive deployment.
Will I face speed issues in AL2?
Essentially no. Nearly all postcodes achieve superfast or gigabit access.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in AL2 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources