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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

AL23TX

Drop Lane

AL22BL

Darley Croft

AL22DQ

Old Parkbury Lane

WD79FG

Heath Way

AL21GA

Beningfield Drive

AL22QB

Old Orchard

AL22NJ

Park Industrial Estate

AL21US

Strawberry Crescent

AL21GB

Beningfield Drive

AL22RY

White Beams

WD79HH

Harper Lane

AL22FL

Old Parkbury Lane

AL22HY

Broomfield

AL22HL

Spooners Drive

AL22SL

The Warren

AL22PL

The Beeches

AL22QE

Grovebury Gardens

AL21GH

Beningfield Drive

AL22PS

Park Street

AL22SJ

How Wood

AL22AW

Mulberry Close

AL22QT

Penn Road

AL22FD

Curo Park

AL22AP

Applecroft

AL22LA

Radlett Road

AL22HT

The Mall

AL22HS

Spooners Drive

AL21GG

Beningfield Drive

AL22JN

Heracles Close

AL22NW

Watling Street

AL22LU

Branch Road

AL22HD

Tippendell Lane

AL22NT

The Rise

AL22HE

Tippendell Lane

AL21UQ

Farm Crescent

AL22LP

Frogmore

AL22JL

Hyde Lane

AL22AS

Wych Elms

AL22NG

Park Industrial Estate

AL22SA

How Wood

AL22BB

Park Street Lane

AL22RZ

How Wood

AL21GJ

Beningfield Drive

AL21GN

Beningfield Drive

AL21UP

Norris Close

AL22NE

Heracles Close

AL22FQ

Haven Place

AL22RH

Jakes View

AL22HX

Spooners Drive

AL21UB

Boyes Crescent

AL22PJ

Sycamore Drive

AL22QS

Penn Road

AL22LN

Brinsmead

AL22BA

Park Street Lane

AL22QW

Mayflower Road

AL21AJ

The Drive

AL22QP

Mayflower Road

AL22BQ

Maplefield

AL22LS

Brinsmead

AL22LQ

Moorlands

AL22DB

Cotlandswick

AL22NX

Seaman Close

AL22NB

Park Street Lane

AL22DD

Curo Park

AL22DW

North Orbital Road

AL22NR

Upton Close

AL23TA

Lye Lane

AL22PE

Park Street

Data Sources

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