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B98 0GF

Green Sward Lane

Matchborough & Woodrow

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Overview

Postcode B98 0GF is located in an urban city, within the Matchborough & Woodrow ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Arrow Valley & Ipsley area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £52,035 per year. The nearest station is Redditch, about 2.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Arrow Valley & Ipsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Arrow Valley & Ipsley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £52,035 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from B98 0GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Arrow Valley & Ipsley near B98 0GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Redditch located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
1,720.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.55(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.26(+200%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+77%)
Shoplifting
8.39(-4%)
Public order
5.81(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
91.7%
Other White
15
5.66%
Other
3
1.13%
Indian
1
0.38%
Caribbean
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
25.55%
No qualifications
40
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.22%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
39.67%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.22%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Matchborough & Woodrow

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £275K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Matchborough & Woodrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £662,500.

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 & Woodrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£327,500£308
Semi-Detached25£246,000£296
Terraced49£195,000£207
Flats3£113,250£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matchborough & Woodrow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matchborough & Woodrow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£93,000£169,973£134,000
2017£239,500£98,000£180,000£142,000
2018£265,000£68,000£200,000£150,000
2019£268,000£109,500£200,000£150,000
2020£295,000£107,800£210,000£155,000
2021£315,000£97,500£207,500£174,000
2022£268,000£151,200£231,000£182,500
2023£304,000£95,000£248,000£181,000
2024£306,500£115,000£230,000£190,000
2025£323,750£113,250£250,000£198,614
2026£353,625£125,000£246,000£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matchborough & Woodrow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matchborough & Woodrow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£134£190£145
2017£244£178£209£152
2018£241£137£221£155
2019£244£172£208£157
2020£266£163£237£175
2021£291£188£245£192
2022£281£169£247£202
2023£314£152£291£207
2024£283£172£253£198
2025£311£188£280£211
2026£268£133£298£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matchborough & Woodrow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B98 0GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B98 0GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 20252, Wolverton Close, Redditch, B98 0ARDetachedFreehold£395,000
02 May 20252, Wolverton Close, Redditch, B98 0ARDetachedLeasehold£395,000
01 Aug 202536, Ryton Close, Redditch, B98 0EWFlatsLeasehold£113,250
15 Oct 2025Wayside House, 5, Upper Hall Close, Redditch, B98 0ALDetachedFreehold£382,500
28 Nov 202511, Hatfield Close, Redditch, B98 0ADDetachedLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the B98 0GF postcode area, located within Arrow Valley & Ipsley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B98 0GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryArrow Vale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miMiddle deemed secondaryIpsley CofE Middle SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMatchborough First School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 0GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B98 0GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterMatchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0EPWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMorrisonsPadgets Lane, Redditch, B98 0LJWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miCosters ConvenienceCosters Lane, Redditch, B98 0NHWalking directions to Costers Convenience
0.5 miMorrisonsClearwell Road, Redditch, B98 0SWWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redditch district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,781
Band C£2,035
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,798
Band F£3,307
Band G£3,816
Band H£4,579

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B98 0GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Norman Meredith

Matchborough & Woodrow - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Chris Bloore

Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictRedditchE07000236
Parliamentary ConstituencyRedditchE14001441
ParishRedditch, unparished areaE43000152
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Arrow Valley & IpsleyE02006727
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redditch 007CE01032266
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B98 0GF

Is B98 0GF (Arrow Valley & Ipsley) safe?

The area around B98 0GF records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near B98 0GF?

The median sale price around B98 0GF in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £220,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B98 0GF?

There are 8 schools close to B98 0GF, including Arrow Vale High School (Outstanding), Ipsley CofE Middle School (Good) and Matchborough First School Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B98 0GF?

B98 0GF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B98 0GF (Arrow Valley & Ipsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Redditch covering B98 0GF is Chris Bloore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Norman Meredith (Reform UK).