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Matchborough & Park Farm

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About

Matchborough & Park Farm form a residential district in eastern Redditch, characterised by post-war housing estates and green open spaces. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with local shopping parades providing essential services. It is a functional part of the town's fabric, designed with practicality in mind, featuring numerous cul-de-sacs and connecting pathways for pedestrian access.

The landscape includes the sizable Matchborough Open Space, which offers playing fields and wooded areas. A notable local feature is the Church of the Holy Trinity, a modern circular building constructed in the 1970s that serves as a community focal point. The area is bordered by the A441, linking it to Redditch town centre and broader transport networks, while maintaining a distinct, settled neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Matchborough & Park Farm has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matchborough & Park Farm is £55,331 per year. There are 6 schools in Matchborough & Park Farm: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Matchborough & Park Farm is home to around 7,636 people, with a population density of about 2,226.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Matchborough & Park Farm Population
7,636
Population density
2,226.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.79(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.73(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.85(-26%)
Other theft
4.45(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,471
84.74%
Other White
561
7.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
108
1.41%
Indian
86
1.13%
Pakistani
53
0.69%
Total population: 7,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,430
23.23%
No qualifications
1,277
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,089
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,044
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,146
37.76%
Owns outright
1,020
33.61%
Social rents from council
412
13.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
8.93%
Other social rented
75
2.47%
Total households: 3,035

Property prices in Matchborough & Park Farm

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 in Matchborough & Park Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £643,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Matchborough & Park Farm in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£365,500
Flats2£145,000
Semi-Detached23£265,000
Terraced30£220,000

10 years median price trend in Matchborough & Park Farm

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.