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How Wood & Park Street

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About

How Wood & Park Street are residential areas located in the southwest of St Albans, Hertfordshire. The neighbourhood is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is well-connected, with Park Street railway station providing direct links to London St Pancras in around 30 minutes. Local amenities include a convenience store, a primary school, and several parks, offering green spaces for recreation.

The nearby River Ver and Verulamium Park provide scenic walking routes, while the M25 and A414 offer easy access to surrounding towns. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local pubs and sports clubs adding to its appeal. St Albans city centre, with its historic cathedral and shopping district, is just a short drive or bus ride away. How Wood & Park Street suit those looking for a balance between suburban living and convenient transport links.

Area overview

On average How Wood & Park Street has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in How Wood & Park Street is £53,300 per year. There are 3 schools in How Wood & Park Street: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

How Wood & Park Street Population
6,433
Population density
686.2 per km²

Demographics

British
4,870
75.66%
Other White
373
5.79%
Indian
198
3.08%
Irish
148
2.3%
African
120
1.86%
Total population: 6,437

Housing

Owns outright
1,065
40.56%
Owns with a mortgage
899
34.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
9.63%
Social rents from council
190
7.24%
Other social rented
152
5.79%
Total households: 2,626

Property prices in How Wood & Park Street

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £561,250 in How Wood & Park Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £243,000 up to £1,270,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£797,500
Flats10£297,615
Semi-Detached13£557,500
Terraced19£419,000

10 years price trend in How Wood & Park Street

All postcodes in How Wood & Park Street

AL22AX

Heracles Close

AL22EZ

Burydell Lane

AL22LE

Hyde Lane

AL22LR

Park Street

AL22PX

Oliver Close

AL22BJ

Acers

AL22HY

Broomfield

AL22NP

Mount Drive

AL22RZ

How Wood

AL22AD

Woodlands

AL22LZ

Heracles Close

AL22NA

Oliver Close

WD79HH

Harper Lane

AL22AT

Heracles Close

AL22NU

Mount Drive

AL22QT

Woodcutter Place

AL22QY

How Wood

AL22TS

Yewtree End

AL23JX

How Wood & Park Street

AL23UA

Moor Mill Lane

WD79HQ

Harper Lane

AL22BN

Heyford End

AL22GZ

Halton Close

AL22LN

Brinsmead

AL22LQ

Moorlands

WD79FH

Ash Grove

AL22JN

Heracles Close

AL22PU

Burydell Lane

AL22ND

Heracles Close

AL22SB

How Wood

AL22TU

Spruce Way

AL22AL

Heracles Close

AL22BB

Heracles Close

AL22BH

Maplefield

AL22EA

Bay Tree Close

AL22EB

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22HZ

Tippendell Lane

WD79FG

Forest End

AL22AN

Wych Elms

AL22FS

How Wood & Park Street

AL22HE

Tippendell Lane

AL22HX

Spooners Drive

AL22JH

Gidian Court

AL22LA

Radlett Road

AL22PL

The Beeches

AL22PS

Park Street

AL22PT

Park Street

AL22QN

Mayflower Road

WD79FJ

Harper Lane

AL22FG

Avian Avenue

AL22JY

Hampden Place

AL22LB

Hampden Place

AL22NB

Heracles Close

AL22NZ

Mount Drive

AL22QX

Fairway Close

AL22TB

Homestead Close

AL22PR

Park Street

AL22DL

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22DQ

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22JU

Park Industrial Estate

AL22SN

Withy Place

AL22TY

Grovelands

AL22FF

Avian Avenue

AL22NT

The Rise

AL22RD

Ringway Road

AL22SD

How Wood

WD77HX

Harper Lane

AL22FR

How Wood & Park Street

AL22JR

Park Street

AL22LP

Park Industrial Estate

AL22NW

Park Street

AL22PG

Burydell Lane

AL22PQ

Albany Mews

AL22QU

Fairway Close

AL22QW

Mayflower Road

AL22AJ

Hazel Road

AL22AP

Applecroft

AL22DD

Albany Mews

AL22DP

Albany Mews

AL22FH

Avian Avenue

AL22HT

The Mall

AL22PD

Hawfield Gardens

AL22SF

Birchwood Way

AL22QE

Grovebury Gardens

AL22BE

How Wood

AL22HH

Orchard Drive

AL22HP

Burston Drive

AL22LH

Moorlands

AL22QB

Old Orchard

WD79HG

Harper Lane

AL22EN

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22ET

Cotlandswick

AL22FB

Park Industrial Estate

AL22HL

Broomfield

AL22RU

Wood End

AL22FN

Grovelands

AL22HU

Spooners Drive

AL22LD

Moor Mill Lane

AL22SA

How Wood

AL22SP

Woodcutter Place
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.