Meadway is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 8NA is located in the Garretts Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadway, Birmingham, B33 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 8LF, B33 8LE, B33 8NG, B33 8NB, B33 8NF, B33 8ND, B33 8LD, B33 8NQ, B33 8LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 8NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 53.8% | 40.9% | -12.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 32.3% | 11.4% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 39.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 18.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 8NA this area, 40.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 40.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 19.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 71.3% | 56.1% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 74.6% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 74.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.2% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.4% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 132.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 32nd highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1000th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-01-26 | £200,708 |
| 194 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2021-08-13 | £257,410 |
| 198 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-06-15 | £204,049 |
| 188 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-10-18 | £280,000 |
| 210 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-07-24 | £165,898 |
B33 8NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,330 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 | 1,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval School Whittington Oval , Yardley B33 8JG | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green B33 9RD | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green B33 0XD | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | 2out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 2,890 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 | 2,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cafe | 67 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 385 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Meadway | 568 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Station | 478 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 609 yd | |
| Fusion Island | 91 Lea Village, Birmingham | 629 yd | |
| Sweet Spot R US | 3 Partridge Road, Birmingham | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 312 yd | |
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 771 yd | |
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 925 yd | |
| Slimming World Franchise | Church Hall, School Lane | 979 yd | |
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadway Fish Bar | 69 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 380 yd | |
| Broadstone Chinese Takeaway | 71 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 383 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 81 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 385 yd | |
| Lea Fish Bar | Flat First Floor, 94-96 Lea Village | 835 yd | |
| Pizza Deroma | 109 Lea Village, Birmingham | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 45 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 149 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 935 yd | |
| Kitts Green Convenience Store | Kitts Green Convenience Store, 108-110 Kitts Green Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| The Oval Primary School WHITTINGTON OVAL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Hallmoor School (Closed) Hallmoor Road | 640 yd | |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.