Postcode B98 7SR is located in a rural town, within the Matchborough & Woodrow ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Matchborough & Park Farm area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.0 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Matchborough & Park Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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 7SR.
Matchborough & Park Farm near B98 7SR 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 1.9 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Matchborough & Woodrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £198,614 |
10 year median price trend in Matchborough & Woodrow
In the B98 7SR postcode area, located within Matchborough & Park Farm, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 7SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 31 Woodrow Centre, Redditch, B98 7RY | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.