Park Street Estate Agents and Letting Agents, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

PARK STREET AL2: A WELCOMING RURAL COMMUNITY, MINUTES FROM THE CITY

Park Street is ideally situated for enjoying the rural beauty of Hertfordshire whilst also offering fast road and rail links to St Albans and central London. Local amenities include a village hall, two welcoming pubs, a members Sports & Social Club, good schools and a small selection of shops.

The village is the location of choice for both families and single professionals who want to enjoy life beyond the city rush. It’s a place with a strong sense of community. The Park Street residents association describes itself as ‘A happy band of volunteers helping to brighten our village’.

Want to know more? Here are some great facts about Park Street.

SCHOOLS IN PARK STREET, ST ALBANS

This area is particularly popular with families, as local schools cater for every age group, from pre-school to secondary level.

Park Street and the local area, has a well-reviewed, independent nursery and primary schools that were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted during their last inspection.

The city of St Albans – just two and a half miles by road – offers a wide choice of outstanding state and privately-run schools. Independent schools include highly rated St Albans High School for Girls, St Albans School, St Columba’s College, and Haberdashers.

Primary Schools

• Park Street Church of England (rated ‘good’ by Ofsted)
• How Wood Primary School (rated ‘good’ by Ofsted)

Nearby State Secondary Schools:

• Marlborough Science Academy ( Ofsted rated ‘Good’)
• St Albans Girls’ School (Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’)
• Parmiter’s School (Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding)
• Loreto College (Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’)

PARK STREET, ST ALBANS: YOUR STARTING POINT FOR EFFORTLESS TRAVEL

Park Street is ideally located for access to major road networks, with rapid connections to the M25, the M1 and A1 to the north and east. The M4 – gateway to the west – can also be reached in approximately 30 minutes.

The area also boasts some excellent rail links. St Albans City Station (21 minutes to St Pancras International) is just two miles away. The station’s international connections make it possible to leave Park Street at 9am and reach Paris in time for lunch!

Trains from Park Street’s local station will get you to Watford in only 15 minutes, where you can shop, dine and enjoy the nightlife and change for trains to nationwide destinations

Transport in Park Street:

• Park Street Station (London Northwestern Railway)
• St Albans City Station (Thameslink)

PARK STREET ST ALBANS AL2: A PLACE WHERE CONTEMPORARY LIVING MEETS TRADITIONAL VILLAGE VALUES.

This area provides everything needed for convenience and enjoyment. Between the villages of Park Street and How Wood you’ll find an excellent range of amenities and local services. These include a GP surgery, a pharmacy and travel clinic, a petrol station, hairdresser, newsagent and florist.

Food and drink options include two popular pubs (The Overdraught and The Falcon), Chinese and Indian takeaways and a fish and chip shop. You can shop at the How Wood Co-op from 7 am - 10 pm daily. There is a Baptist Church on Penn Road, while the local village hall is a hub for clubs, exercise sessions and social gatherings.

GET CLOSER TO NATURE IN PARK STREET’S GREEN RETREATS

Park Street St Albans, AL2 is ideally located within the Metropolitan Green Belt. If you love to get out and experience nature, you can enjoy riverside walks, cycling routes and local wildlife centres.

Visit Heartwood Forest, the Alban Way and St Albans Green Ring - a 9km continuous walking and cycling route that encircles the city centre , or drive a little further to enjoy the Chilterns - an area of outstanding natural beauty. The area also boasts several idyllic lakes: perfect for birdwatching and spotting local wildlife.

Hopefully we’ve demonstrated that Park Street is a great place to put down roots. Whether you are buying or selling a property here, our Park Street Estate Agents are ready to help. If you are renting – or have a property to let – why not contact our Park Street Letting Agents?