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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 51 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
51
Deprivation level
4/10
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
23.97(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.77(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(-21%)
Other theft
5.24(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-36%)
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 £270,000 in Matchborough & Park Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £662,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£375,000£3,319
Flats1£99,500£2,117
Semi-Detached30£271,500£3,383
Terraced23£220,000£2,619

10 years median price trend in Matchborough & Park Farm

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

All postcodes in Matchborough & Park Farm

B980HF

Clifton Close

B980BW

Haseley Close

B980BB

Cherington Close

B980BE

Binton Close

B987SF

Little Forge Road

B980BY

Garway Close

B980LY

Blakemere Close

B980BZ

Garway Close

B980HH

Eathorpe Close

B980LZ

Blakemere Close

B980EZ

Ashorne Close

B807HD

Green Lane

B980DH

Heming Road

B980DQ

Bartleet Road

B980HU

Pipers Road

B980GZ

Washford Trade Park

B987UN

Salford Close

B980HG

Eathorpe Close

B980BA

Barford Close

B980GQ

Winyates

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.