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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

AL22RT

Whitebeams

AL22FJ

Bluebell Close

AL22LU

Branch Road

AL22NG

Park Industrial Estate

AL22NL

The Beeches

AL22QZ

How Wood

AL22SG

Birchwood Way

AL22AW

Mulberry Close

AL22AY

The Danes

AL22JG

Heracles Close

AL22FA

Hyde Lane

AL22FP

How Wood & Park Street

AL22AS

Applecroft

AL22HG

Ruscombe Drive

AL22LF

Minister Court

AL22NE

Heracles Close

AL22NR

Upton Close

AL22NX

Seaman Close

AL22RA

Grovelands

AL22RE

How Wood

AL22SQ

Birchwood Way

WD77HU

Harper Lane
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Data Sources

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