Brook Meadow Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B34 6QS is located in the Shard End 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 Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, B34 6QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B34 6QR, B34 6QT, B34 6QX, B34 6QY, B34 6NE, B34 6RD, B34 6QU, B34 6LB, B34 6HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B34 6QS 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 | 48% | 51.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52% | 48.6% | -3.4% | 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 B34 6QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 60.3% | 59.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 24.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 47.2% | 41.8% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 38.7% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 B34 6QS this area, 28.5% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 28.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 11.7% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 20.1% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 20.7% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 76.8% | 67.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 91.6% | 88.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 89.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Meadow Road was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Bromford & Hodge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Meadow Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Bromford & Hodge Hill and the 1377th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-09-04 | £183,683 |
| 105 Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-14 | £179,161 |
| 75 Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-12-10 | £199,953 |
| 77 Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2020-09-14 | £186,874 |
| 115 Brook Meadow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2019-04-17 | £150,543 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,670 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 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy Heath Way , Castle Bromwich B34 6NB | 2out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownmead Primary Academy Pencroft Road , Shard End B34 6SS | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Southfield Avenue , Castle Bromwich B36 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich B36 8LL | 2out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Shawsdale Road , B36 8LY | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugsy's Cafe | 203 Heath Way, Shard End | 175 yd | |
| VF Clock Spar / Tango Blast | Clock Service Station, Coleshill Road | 906 yd | |
| Subway Clock | Clock Service Station, Coleshill Road | 906 yd | |
| Slice & Fry | 3 All Saints Square, Birmingham | 938 yd | |
| Coleey's Cafe and Desserts | 11 Ownall Road, Birmingham | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley & District Rugby Club | 1 Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham | 389 yd | |
| Heathway Public House | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 439 yd | |
| The Raven | Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Elderlink | Hodge Hill Gospel Church, Bucklands End Lane | 772 yd | |
| The Hunters Moon | 220 Coleshill Road, Hodge Hill | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shard End Balti | 223 Heath Way, Shard End | 175 yd | |
| New Seaway Fish Shop | 195 Heath Way, Shard End | 175 yd | |
| Heathway Pizza | The Heathway, Heathland Avenue | 439 yd | |
| Burger Shack - Hodgehill | 182 Maryland Avenue, Birmingham | 768 yd | |
| Greggs | 117 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 160 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 889 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 121 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yardley And District Rfc COLE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Heathlands Primary Academy HEATH WAY | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Brownmead Primary Academy PENCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Glebe Farm Recreation Ground (Closed) Glebe Farm Road | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| St Mary And St Margaret'S Church Of England Aided Primary School SOUTHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.