Sunbeam Way is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0YN 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 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunbeam Way, Birmingham, B33 0YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0DS, B33 0YW, B33 0DU, B33 0YS, B33 0DT, B33 0YL, B33 0DX, B33 0YR, B33 0YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0YN 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 | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 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 0YN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 29.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 22% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 20.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 17.6% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 89.3% | 71.1% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 95.2% | 88% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 88.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunbeam Way was 188.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunbeam Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 552nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sunbeam Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-07-29 | £312,100 |
| 70 Sunbeam Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-06-11 | £112,672 |
| 20 Sunbeam Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-09-30 | £147,477 |
| 6 Sunbeam Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-05-31 | £204,317 |
| 28 Sunbeam Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-06 | £137,759 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,820 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 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,996 yd | Community 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 | 550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 1,041 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 | 3,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 724 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Js Bingo | 250A Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 267 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Meadway | 369 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Station | 478 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 431 yd | |
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 439 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | 105 Lea Village, Birmingham | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 595 yd | |
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 629 yd | |
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Deroma | 109 Lea Village, Birmingham | 468 yd | |
| Wan's Takeaway | 103 Lea Village, Birmingham | 468 yd | |
| Mackadown Chippy | 66 East Meadway, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Dorapan Chinese Takeaway | 60 East Meadway, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Pizza Delfino | 62 East Meadway, Birmingham | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 410 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 632 yd | |
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 933 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Hallmoor School (Closed) Hallmoor Road | 679 yd | |
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 751 yd | |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.