Postcode AL2 2QG 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.1 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 Park Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Greenwood Park.
How Wood & Park Street has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
How Wood & Park Street has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from AL2 2QG.
How Wood & Park Street near AL2 2QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Park Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Park Street | N/A | Walking directions to Park Street |
| 0.6 mi | How Wood (Hertfordshire) | N/A | Walking directions to How Wood (Hertfordshire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greenwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Greenwood Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 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 | 29 | £815,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £355,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £632,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £505,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park Street
In the AL2 2QG postcode area, located within How Wood & Park Street, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of AL2 2QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 24-26 How Wood, St Albans, AL2 2RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Day 1 | Sunnydell, St Albans, AL2 3HJ | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 212 Watford Road, St Albans, AL2 3EA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.