Meadway is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 8NB 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 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 8ND, B33 8NF, B33 8NA, B26 2DQ, B33 8NG, B33 8LF, B33 8JN, B26 2DH, B33 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 8NB 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 8NB 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 172.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% higher than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 20th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 635th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-03-28 | £177,222 |
| 193 Meadway, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-12-01 | £410,478 |
B33 8NB 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 | 1,203 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 | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval Primary School Whittington Oval , Yardley B33 8JG | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oval School Whittington Oval , Yardley B33 8JG | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakenhale Infant School Blakenhale Road , B33 0XD | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green B33 0XD | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakenhale Junior School Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | 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 | 901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,474 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 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trade Based Training Units 10,11 and 16 Stechford Trading Estate , Lyndon Road B33 8BU | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 1,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cafe | 67 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| Sweet Spot R US | 3 Partridge Road, Birmingham | 556 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Meadway | 670 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Station | 478 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 682 yd | |
| GoRids Peri Peri | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 423 yd | |
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 656 yd | |
| Slimming World Franchise | Church Hall, School Lane | 874 yd | |
| The Pump | 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,046 yd | |
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Chinese Takeaway | 71 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Meadway Fish Bar | 69 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 81 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 266 yd | |
| Lea Fish Bar | Flat First Floor, 94-96 Lea Village | 956 yd | |
| Pizza Deroma | 109 Lea Village, Birmingham | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 155 yd | |
| Global Supermarket | 288-290 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| The Oval Primary School WHITTINGTON OVAL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Hallmoor School (Closed) Hallmoor Road | 759 yd | |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy HURSTCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.