Meadway is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0DR is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadway, Birmingham, B33 0DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0AJ, B33 0AH, B33 0AN, B33 0DP, B33 0ED, B33 9ST, B33 0AP, B33 0AE, B33 0YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B33 0DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.5% | 52.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 36.6% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 45.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.1% | 49.3% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 28.1% | -14.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around B33 0DR this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 31.9% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 23.5% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 22.8% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 20.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 70.8% | 49.5% | -21.3% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 77.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 77.3% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 77.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 471.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.0% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 95th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 225.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2011-05-06 | £189,629 |
| 438 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2006-07-14 | £241,761 |
| 438 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-06-25 | £180,178 |
| 438 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1997-11-11 | £200,198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirestone Community Primary School Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 4,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitesmore School Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5JS | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 411 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Cafe | 50 East Meadway, Birmingham | 178 yd | |
| B Js Bingo | 250A Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 313 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | 105 Lea Village, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Mishmash Desserts 2 | 130 Lea Village, Birmingham | 493 yd | |
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 568 yd | |
| White Hart Public House | The White Hart, 331 Gressel Lane | 886 yd | |
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 904 yd | |
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackadown Chippy | 66 East Meadway, Birmingham | 178 yd | |
| Dorapan Chinese Takeaway | 60 East Meadway, Birmingham | 178 yd | |
| Pizza Delfino | 62 East Meadway, Birmingham | 178 yd | |
| Pizza Deroma | 109 Lea Village, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Wan's Takeaway | 103 Lea Village, Birmingham | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 221 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 601 yd | |
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 144 yd |
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 412 yd | |
| Hallmoor School (Closed) Hallmoor Road | 791 yd | |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Leaford Playing Fields LEA FORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 1,010 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.