Area Information for White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY

White Beams in Park Street is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Park Street ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of St Albans. This page combines information for the address White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of AL2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for AL2 2RY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority St Albans
Ward Park Street
Constituency St Albans * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 10 property sales in White Beams, AL2 2RY since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 13 crimes were reported within half a mile of AL2 2RY.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY:

White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RP
Withy Place, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2SN
White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RT
Wood End, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RX
How Wood, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RZ
Wood End, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about AL2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 10 property sales in White Beams since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 26
Terraced 58
Flat (Purpose-Built) 29
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 119
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 51% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 22
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 49
Rented: Other Social 12
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 2
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 36
Two People 31
Three People 18
Four People 14
Five People 14
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 116

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 39
Family Household 71
Other Household 9
Total 119

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 41
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 118

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in St Albans constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 149
Female 151
Total 300

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 24
10-14 26
15-19 19
20-24 17
25-29 11
30-34 12
35-39 18
40-44 24
45-49 27
50-54 23
55-59 20
60-64 14
65-69 7
70-74 16
75-79 12
80-84 6
85+ 7
Total 302

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode AL2 2RY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 91
Married 99
Separated 8
Divorced 17
Widowed 12
Total 227

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 118
Good 129
Fair 32
Bad 16
Very Bad 5
Total 300

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 53
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 8
Total 228

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 238
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 1
Pakistani 8
Bangladeshi 18
Other Asian 8
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 2
Other 3
Total 300

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 247
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 12
Total 301

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 247
10+ Years 43
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 302

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to AL2 2RY.

Passport(s) Held
None 46
United Kingdom 223
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 110
Christian 149
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 26
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 11
Total 299

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 78
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 42
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 4
Total 225

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 13
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 137

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 34
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 22
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 17
Total 226

White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY is within the London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 13 crimes were reported within half a mile of AL2 2RY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 13 crimes committed near White Beams
Neighbourhood Team Address London Colney, St Stephens and St Albans East
Civic Centre
St Peters Street
AL1 3JE
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Park Street. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for AL2 2RY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest railway station is How Wood (Hertfordshire), approximately 440 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
How Wood (Hertfordshire) 440 yards
Park Street 0.7 miles
Bricket Wood 0.9 miles
St Albans Abbey 2 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 2.5 miles
St Albans City 2.5 miles
Radlett 2.6 miles
Watford North 3.3 miles
Kings Langley 3.8 miles
Watford Junction 4.2 miles
Watford High Street 4.8 miles
Apsley 4.9 miles
Bushey 5.1 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood 5.4 miles
Welham Green 6.1 miles
Brookmans Park 6.2 miles
Hemel Hempstead 6.3 miles
Carpenders Park 6.3 miles
Hatfield (Herts) 6.6 miles
Harpenden 6.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest Overground station is Watford Junction, approximately 4.1 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest is How Wood Primary and Nursery School, approximately 570 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest is The Marlborough Science Academy, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Marlborough Science Academy 1.5 miles
    
St Columba's College 1.8 miles  
Parmiter's School 1.9 miles
    
Saint Michael's Catholic High School 1.9 miles
    
Future Academies Watford 2.2 miles
    
Samuel Ryder Academy (All Through) 2.3 miles
    
St Albans Independent College 2.3 miles  
Loreto College 2.6 miles
    
St Albans High School for Girls 2.9 miles  
Stanborough Secondary School 2.9 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest is Park Street Surgery, approximately 70 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Park Street Surgery 70 yards
Bricket Wood Surgery 1 mile
Midway Surgery 1.2 miles
Verulam Medical Group 2.1 miles
Summerfield Health Centre 2.2 miles
Hatfield Road Surgery 2.4 miles
Maltings Surgery 2.5 miles
Abbotswood Medical Centre 2.5 miles
Harvey Group Practice 2.6 miles
The Red House Group 2.7 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest is Bricket Wood Dental Practice, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest is Kingsley Green, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to White Beams, Park Street, St. Albans, AL2 2RY. The nearest is Paul Adler Optometrists, approximately 1.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in AL2 2RY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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