Postcode AL2 2JX 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 274.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in How Wood & Park Street is £53,300 per year. The nearest station is How Wood (Hertfordshire) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
How Wood & Park Street has a moderate 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 274.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 of residents in How Wood & Park Street is £53,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from AL2 2JX.
How Wood & Park Street near AL2 2JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 in Park Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £1,270,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £856,500 |
| Flats | 24 | £335,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £557,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £492,500 |
10 years price trend in Park Street
In the AL2 2JX postcode area, located within How Wood & Park Street, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | How Wood Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.