Metlin Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0ES 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 Metlin Grove, Birmingham, B33 0ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0EW, B33 0ER, B33 0ET, B33 0EX, B33 0EN, B33 0EU, B33 0BN, B33 0EY, B33 0BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0ES 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 0ES, 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 Metlin Grove was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Metlin Grove has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 708th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Metlin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-29 | £268,764 |
| 3 Metlin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-02-28 | £259,897 |
| 2 Metlin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-09-12 | £221,858 |
| 5 Metlin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2014-01-13 | £244,028 |
| 3 Metlin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-11-23 | £201,051 |
B33 0ES 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 | 2,690 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 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirestone Community Primary School Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennetts Well Junior and Infant School Woodclose Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5AB | - not rated | 993 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleshill CofE Middle School Packington Lane , Coleshill B46 3JE | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Grimshaw Catholic School Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | - not rated | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 965 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 | 1,866 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 | 4,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,424 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 | 210 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 442 yd | |
| B Js Bingo | 250A Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 732 yd | |
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 822 yd | |
| Mishmash Desserts 2 | 130 Lea Village, Birmingham | 1,012 yd | |
| Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 87 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Public House | The White Hart, 331 Gressel Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackadown Chippy | 66 East Meadway, Birmingham | 442 yd | |
| Dorapan Chinese Takeaway | 60 East Meadway, Birmingham | 442 yd | |
| Pizza Delfino | 62 East Meadway, Birmingham | 442 yd | |
| China House | 259 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 493 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 265 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 298 yd | |
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 429 yd | |
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Shard End No6 Playing Field KENDRICK AVENUE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College CHELMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 255 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.