East Meadway is in Tile Cross, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0EL 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 East Meadway, Tile Cross, Birmingham, B33 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0HA, B33 0ER, B33 0AU, B33 0AT, B33 0BP, B33 0AQ, B33 0AS, B33 0ES, B33 0EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 B33 0EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 32% | 44.5% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 45.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 42.4% | 46.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 13.1% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 37.7% | 25.7% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 24.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.8% | 70.4% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 93.6% | 84.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Meadway was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Meadway has the 7th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 721st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 East Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2017-05-19 | £216,949 |
| 140 East Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2007-07-27 | £258,104 |
| 140 East Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2002-02-01 | £258,811 |
| 142 East Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2000-08-01 | £273,253 |
B33 0EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,475 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 | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,926 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 | 233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordbridge Community Primary School Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green B33 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 63 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 253 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,509 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 | 268 yd | |
| B Js Bingo | 250A Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 559 yd | |
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 671 yd | |
| Mishmash Desserts 2 | 130 Lea Village, Birmingham | 867 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | 105 Lea Village, Birmingham | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Public House | The White Hart, 331 Gressel Lane | 450 yd | |
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackadown Chippy | 66 East Meadway, Birmingham | 268 yd | |
| Dorapan Chinese Takeaway | 60 East Meadway, Birmingham | 268 yd | |
| Pizza Delfino | 62 East Meadway, Birmingham | 268 yd | |
| China House | 259 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 581 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 265 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 349 yd | |
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 454 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 350 yd | |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 1,054 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.