Postcode B98 0FY is located in an urban city, within the Matchborough & Woodrow ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Matchborough & Park Farm area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Matchborough & Park Farm is £55,331 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 2.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Matchborough & Park Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Matchborough & Park Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Matchborough & Park Farm is £55,331 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from B98 0FY.
Matchborough & Park Farm near B98 0FY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redditch located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Matchborough & Woodrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £410,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £321,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £113,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £197,228 |
10 year median price trend in Matchborough & Woodrow
In the B98 0FY postcode area, located within Matchborough & Park Farm, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Redditch district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B98 0FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Norman Meredith
Matchborough & Woodrow - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Bloore
Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.