Postcode AL2 2EB is located in an urban city, within the Park Street ward of St Albans in the East of England region, and forms part of the How Wood & Park Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 224.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in How Wood & Park Street is £69,459 per year. The nearest station is How Wood (Hertfordshire) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
How Wood & Park Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
How Wood & Park Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in How Wood & Park Street is £69,459 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from AL2 2EB.
How Wood & Park Street near AL2 2EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is How Wood (Hertfordshire) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | How Wood (Hertfordshire) | N/A | Walking directions to How Wood (Hertfordshire) |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £777,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £347,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £568,630 |
| Terraced | 32 | £477,500 |
10 year median price trend in Park Street
In the AL2 2EB postcode area, located within How Wood & Park Street, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for St Albans district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for AL2 2EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rav Dighe
Park Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Daisy Cooper
St Albans - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.