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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£577,500
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £770K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £577,500 (about £523 per square foot) in Park Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£825,000£534
Semi-Detached13£610,000£606
Terraced28£497,500£492
Flats22£356,000£473

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Street.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£667,500£295,000£525,000£567,500
2017£740,000£305,000£490,000£432,500
2018£607,000£275,000£493,250£489,000
2019£620,000£305,000£467,000£429,000
2020£700,000£297,500£531,250£450,000
2021£849,250£295,000£495,000£450,000
2022£877,500£336,000£588,000£495,000
2023£890,000£333,300£580,000£495,000
2024£832,500£321,000£530,000£450,000
2025£815,000£358,500£575,000£495,000
2026£825,000£354,000£567,260£495,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park Street.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439£428£483£453
2017£455£419£465£443
2018£429£453£487£429
2019£465£394£496£469
2020£533£423£593£451
2021£552£428£516£499
2022£584£466£577£540
2023£582£448£593£519
2024£589£451£510£500
2025£588£448£574£472
2026£534£544£532£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Park Street

Is Park Street safe?

Park Street records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Park Street?

The median sale price in Park Street is £577,500 (about £523 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Park Street?

Park Street has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Park Street?

Park Street scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Park Street sits around rank 22,583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Park Street?

The average household income in Park Street is around £68,603 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Park Street?

Park Street is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rav Dighe (Liberal Democrats).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.