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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£273,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £338K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Matchborough & Park Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £674,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£372,500£310
Semi-Detached32£271,000£313
Terraced22£215,000£234
Flats1£99,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matchborough & Park Farm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,975£180,000£140,000
2017£240,750£200,000£150,250
2018£285,000£215,000£157,500
2019£305,000£210,000£170,000
2020£385,596£250,000£180,000
2021£322,750£222,000£187,500
2022£314,975£250,000£200,000
2023£320,000£272,500£215,000
2024£352,000£248,750£198,750
2025£354,250£267,000£220,000
2026£385,000£273,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£203£159
2017£235£232£159
2018£253£256£179
2019£271£251£184
2020£282£292£205
2021£296£263£202
2022£301£280£214
2023£311£322£232
2024£305£306£213
2025£338£313£235
2026£295£330£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matchborough & Park Farm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redditch district.

Band A£1,642
Band B£1,916
Band C£2,189
Band D£2,463
Band E£3,010
Band F£3,558
Band G£4,105
Band H£4,926

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.