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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

AL22PR

Park Street

AL22FG

Avian Avenue

AL22QZ

How Wood

AL22FR

Hazel Close

AL22RR

Alder Close

AL22PN

Park Street

AL22LZ

Heracles Close

AL22RS

Alder Close

AL22JZ

Radlett Road

AL22TB

Homestead Close

AL22PG

Burydell Lane

AL22SB

How Wood

WD77HJ

Harper Lane

AL22QJ

Dell Rise

AL22HH

Orchard Drive

AL22ET

Cotlandswick

AL22HP

Burston Drive

AL22PY

Station Terrace

AL22AR

Wych Elms

AL22JG

Park Street Lane

AL22NS

Mount Drive

AL22QY

How Wood

AL22QH

Orchard Drive

WD77HX

Harper Lane

AL22EA

Baytree Close

AL22TX

Grovelands

WD77FE

Harper Lane

AL22QF

Woodcutter Place

AL22AD

Woodlands

AL22AQ

Park Street Lane

AL21UR

Norris Close

AL22HU

Spooners Drive

AL21FR

Goldring Way

AL22LX

Branch Road

AL22SN

Withy Place

AL22LH

Frogmore

AL22JB

Park Street Lane

AL22JF

Park Street Lane

AL22AZ

Park Street Lane

AL22BH

Maplefield

AL22RP

White Beams

AL22QR

Mayflower Road

AL22AY

The Danes

AL22DL

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22ND

Park Street Lane

AL22BE

Maplefield

AL22RX

Wood End

AL22ES

Cardinal Place

AL22PB

Hawfield Gardens

AL22SF

Birchwood Way

AL21UJ

Beningfield Drive

AL21UN

Norris Close

WD79FL

Redwood Avenue

AL21UD

Rosemary Drive

AL21AD

South Farm Cottages

AL22RU

Wood End

AL21GF

Goldring Way

AL22JS

Frogmore

AL22TU

Spruce Way

AL21GE

Beningfield Drive

AL21AW

North Cottages

AL22QX

Fairway Close

AL22DR

Park Industrial Estate

WD79FE

Ash Grove

AL22AT

Park Street Lane

AL22AE

Black Green Wood Close

AL21UL

Lime Tree Court

AL22PP

Magnolia Close

AL22TT

Grovelands

AL21AP

North Cottages

AL21UG

Farm Crescent

AL22EZ

Burydell Lane

AL22RD

Ringway Road

AL21GQ

Spinney Row

AL22AN

Wych Elms

AL22NN

Watling Street

AL23UA

Moor Mill Lane

AL22NY

Mount Drive

AL22AG

Park Street Lane

WD79FF

Forest End

AL22SQ

Birchwood Way

AL22FB

Frogmore

AL23TH

Lye Lane

AL21UT

Tamarix Crescent

WD79HG

Harper Lane

AL22BD

Maplefield

AL23TL

Lye Lane

AL22LR

Park Street

AL22FS

Acer Close

AL22PX

Oliver Close

AL22PH

Park Street

AL22DY

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22NL

The Beeches

AL22RA

How Wood

AL22NA

Oliver Close

AL22SE

Birchwood Way

AL22QN

Mayflower Road

AL21UF

Farm Crescent

AL22FF

Avian Avenue

AL22LB

Radlett Road

Data Sources

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