Postcode B98 7WA is located in a rural town, within the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw 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 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Matchborough & Park Farm is £46,200 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 109.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Matchborough & Park Farm is £46,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 7WA.
Matchborough & Park Farm near B98 7WA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £289,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £188,750 |
10 year median price trend in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw
In the B98 7WA postcode area, located within Matchborough & Park Farm, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.