Postcode B98 0HB 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 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ipsley Meadows (Arrow Valley Country Park).
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 40.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 0HB.
Matchborough & Park Farm near B98 0HB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redditch located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ipsley Meadows (Arrow Valley Country Park) | Large | Walking directions to Ipsley Meadows (Arrow Valley Country Park) |
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 0HB postcode area, located within Matchborough & Park Farm, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 0HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0EP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 0HB, 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.