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About

Park Street ward lies on the southern edge of St Albans, bordering Hertfordshire's countryside. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties. Its centre is focused along the A405 road, which provides a main route through the locality. The ward includes the nearby settlement of Frogmore, adding to its residential character. Large areas of open space and playing fields are integrated within the community layout.

The district is served by Park Street railway station, offering direct links to central London. Local facilities include shops, schools, and community centres catering to everyday needs. The presence of the River Ver corridor provides a natural green space for walking and wildlife. Historically, the area was known for brickmaking, using local clay deposits. This past industry has given way to modern housing, though some historical features remain within the street scene.

Area overview

On average Park Street has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Park Street is £68,603 per year. There are 3 schools in Park Street: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Park Street is home to around 8,169 people, with a population density of about 656.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park Street Population
8,169
Population density
656.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.94(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.59(+69%)
Other theft
13.1(+139%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+56%)
Vehicle crime
9.67(+120%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,980
73.18%
Other White
496
6.07%
Indian
305
3.73%
African
174
2.13%
Irish
169
2.07%
Total population: 8,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,648
40.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,026
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
14.3%
No qualifications
903
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 6,518

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,189
36.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,164
35.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
345
10.59%
Other social rented
252
7.74%
Social rents from council
198
6.08%
Total households: 3,257

Property prices in Park Street

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £546,075 in Park Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Park Street in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£777,500
Flats26£347,500
Semi-Detached14£568,630
Terraced32£477,500

10 years median price trend in Park Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Street.

All postcodes in Park Street

AL22EB

Old Parkbury Lane

WD79HW

Harper Lane

AL22BJ

Acers

AL22FP

Verside

AL22PQ

Burydell Lane

AL22RT

White Beams

AL22HN

Spooners Drive

AL22DJ

Slowmans Close

AL21FE

Shenley Lane

AL22JD

Pilgrim Close

AL22AJ

Hazel Road

AL22FA

Hyde Lane

AL22JH

Gidian Court

AL22PZ

Park Street

AL22LE

Hyde Lane

AL22TY

Grovelands

AL22JX

Radlett Road

AL22RB

Ringway Road

AL22RE

Ringway Road

AL22PT

Park Street

AL22SD

How Wood

AL22SH

How Wood

AL21UW

Wistaria Drive

AL22NF

Minister Court

AL22HF

Tippendell Lane

AL22NU

Mount Drive

AL22RQ

Park Place

AL22HW

Spooners Drive

AL22DZ

Beningfield Drive

AL22JU

Park Industrial Estate

AL21FD

Beningfield Drive

AL23TZ

Smug Oak Lane

AL22QU

Penn Road

AL21GD

Beningfield Drive

AL22HQ

Orchard Drive

WD79FB

Harper Lane

AL22AU

Park Street Lane

AL22PA

Watling Street

AL21UE

Lovett Road

WD79HQ

Harper Lane

AL22AX

Park Street Lane

AL22JQ

Park Street Lane

WD79FJ

Meadow Avenue

AL22RF

Grovelands

AL22QG

Orchard Drive

AL22QQ

Orchard Drive

WD79FH

Lime Way

AL22NP

Mount Drive

AL22FE

Avian Avenue

AL22HR

Burston Drive

AL21UA

Azalea Close

AL22EL

Radlett Road

AL23UB

Moor Mill Lane

AL22SP

Woodcutter Place

WD77HU

Harper Lane

AL21UX

Beningfield Drive

AL22AF

Balmoral Close

AL22LL

Frogmore

AL22LW

Frogmore Home Park

AL22JJ

Harbert Gardens

AL22AH

Hazel Road

AL21FB

Pegrum Drive

AL22TZ

Walnut Close

AL21WW

Norris Close

AL22FH

Centaurus Square

AL22JY

Hampden Place

AL21GZ

Goldring Way

AL22FJ

Bluebell Close

AL23FF

Lye Lane

AL22QA

Park Street

WD77HY

Harper Lane

AL22PW

Park Street

AL22LD

Radlett Road

AL22PU

Burydell Lane

AL22EN

Radlett Road

AL22QL

Orchard Drive

AL22BN

Heyford End

AL22DP

North Orbital Road

WD79FN

Sycamore Square

AL21UH

Azalea Close

AL22GZ

Halton Close

AL22HJ

Tippendell Lane

AL21GP

Goldring Way

AL22EW

Water Meadows

AL22SG

Birchwood Way

AL22LF

Radlett Road

AL22BG

Maplefield

AL22AL

Heracles Close

AL21GL

Beningfield Drive

AL22JE

Burydell Lane

AL22NZ

Watling Street

AL23TJ

Lye Lane

AL22TS

Yewtree End

AL22FN

Grovelands

AL22JR

Park Street

AL22HZ

Tippendell Lane

AL22RW

How Wood

AL22PD

Hawfield Gardens

AL22HG

Ruscombe Drive

AL22JA

Park Street Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.