Meadow Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8DU is located in the Harborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Close, Birmingham, B17 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8DE, B17 8BH, B17 8DH, B17 8BN, B17 8BP, B17 8BQ, B17 8BU, B17 8DG, B17 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B17 8DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B17 8DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 42.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 29.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.2% | 39.5% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 14% | -9.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 26.2% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 41.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 16.1% | 17.9% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 64% | 41.8% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -39.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 55.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 55.9% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 56.2% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 26.9% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 1.5% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Close was 266.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.5% higher than the Harborne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Harborne and the 292nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 2 Meadow Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-09-27 | £79,588 |
| Flat 6 5 Meadow Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2019-05-31 | £118,049 |
| Flat 1 4 Meadow Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-01-16 | £138,974 |
| Flat 3 2 Meadow Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2016-09-12 | £101,398 |
| Flat 3 6 Meadow Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2012-10-04 | £117,088 |
B17 8DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Primary City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | - not rated | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , B66 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Park Road , B67 5HX | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Bearwood B67 5HX | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , B17 8BJ | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , B17 8BJ | - not rated | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and The Sixth Form Centre, Harborne A Specialist Media Arts College Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | - not rated | 406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston School 22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banu Indian Restaurant | 353 Hagley Road, Harborne | 366 yd | |
| Avery Fields Events | Avery Fields Sports And Events, 79 Sandon Road | 380 yd | |
| De La Vies | 2a Barnsley Road | 467 yd | |
| Dardania Place Ltd | Site Of Former New Talbot, 457 Hagley Road | 468 yd | |
| Haweli Tandoori Restaurant | 509 Hagley Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, Hagley Road | 421 yd | |
| Craft Inn Limited | 608 Bearwood Road | 600 yd | |
| Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd | 558 Bearwood Road | 746 yd | |
| The Pub at Bearwood | 537 Bearwood Road | 762 yd | |
| The Midland | The Midland, 526-528 Bearwood Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domo Pizza & Chicken | 345 Hagley Road, Harborne | 452 yd | |
| Hagley Kebab House | 505 Hagley Road | 523 yd | |
| New Kwang Hao Takeaway | 507 Hagley Road | 523 yd | |
| Neelams Grill House and café | 125-126 Poplar Road | 552 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 629 Bearwood Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 240 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 545 Bearwood Road | 694 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 548-552 Bearwood Road | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Lordswood Girls School KNIGHTLOW ROAD | 442 yd | |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 457 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.