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Matchborough & Park Farm

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About

Matchborough & Park Farm is a residential area in Redditch, located to the east of the town centre. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. Green spaces like Matchborough Park provide recreational areas for residents, with playgrounds and open fields. Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, making it a practical place to live.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to Redditch town centre and nearby transport links, including the A441. Park Farm offers a quieter setting, with some older properties and a more suburban feel. Both neighborhoods cater to families and commuters, balancing convenience with a sense of community. The nearby Arrow Valley Country Park adds to the appeal for outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Matchborough & Park Farm has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Matchborough & Park Farm is £46,200 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 71 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-Detached21£265,000
Terraced28£218,750

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

B980FE

Matchborough Way

B980FL

Bartleet Road

B980HD

Brinklow Close

B980NY

Alders Drive

B980QG

Cheswick Close

B980QF

Abbots Wood Close

B980BL

Claybrook Drive

B980BS

Ledbury Close

B980BT

Hatfield Close

B980DH

Claybrook Drive

B987UF

Ettingley Close

B980AZ

Barford Close

B980BB

Cherington Close

B980DQ

Bartleet Road

B980DS

Claybrook Drive

B980NZ

Atcham Close

B987WB

Edgefield Close

B987SF

Crossgate Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.