Meadow Brook Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B31 1NB is located in the Allens Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, B31 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B31 1NH, B31 1ND, B31 1PN, B31 1PW, B31 1NG, B31 1NN, B31 1LQ, B31 1NU, B31 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B31 1NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 37.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 48.1% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 12.3% | -9.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 22% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 83.3% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 94.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Brook Road was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Allens Cross average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Meadow Brook Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross and the 1257th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-07-29 | £371,220 |
| 92 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2020-11-24 | £324,294 |
| 81 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-08-10 | £268,800 |
| 92 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2017-12-14 | £266,946 |
| 87 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2013-05-24 | £276,174 |
The percentage of student residents living in B31 1NB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Primary Academy Rhayader Road , B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School Farwood Road , Northfield B31 1BS | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | 1out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 523 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway Community Centre | Holloway Hall, Holloway | 525 yd | |
| Omar Khayam Restaurant | 711 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 720 yd | |
| Fergo Italian Ltd | 689 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 720 yd | |
| Smart Kitchen | 697 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 720 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 723 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Lane Community Association | 472 Shenley Lane, Weoley | 570 yd | |
| The Highlander | Merritts Hill, Bartley Green | 685 yd | |
| Northfield Masonic Hall | Northfield Masonic Hall, 643 Bristol Road South | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Northfield Drive Thru | Car Park, Sir Herbert Austin Way | 636 yd | |
| Sky Kitchen | 73 Taysfield Road, Birmingham | 711 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 699-701 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 720 yd | |
| Easy Bite | 46 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 801 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 626 Bristol Road South, Weoley | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South | 801 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, 860 Bristol Road South | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ley Hill LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND LEY HILL RECREATION GROUND MERRITTS HILL | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Merrits Brook OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE OAK GREEN MERRITS BROOK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Shenley Lane Community Association SHENLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Green Meadow Primary School GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Shenley Academy SHENLEY LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Victoria Common (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 949 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.