Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MEADWAY, B33 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, B33 0DR.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B33 0DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B33 0DR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B33 0DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Meadway, 0.4km from Lea Village in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B33 0DR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B33 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00047162 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B33 0DR. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.8%
Asian / British Asian29.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B33 0DR is above average at 130 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences264
Criminal damage and arson64
Vehicle crime51
Shoplifting46
Anti-social behaviour37

school Local Schools

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Leycroft Academy

167 pupils0.2 km
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Gossey Lane Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.3 km
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Tile Cross Academy

Requires Improvement584 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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The Shirestone Academy

Outstanding233 pupils0.5 km
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Hallmoor School

Requires Improvement263 pupils0.5 km
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Lea Hall Academy

Requires Improvement77 pupils0.7 km
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Lea Forest Primary Academy

Outstanding533 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Top Munch Birmingham0.5 km
  • West Midlands Fire Service0.7 km
  • Chris's Cafe0.4 km
  • Family Action Lea Village FOOD Club0.5 km
  • Fusion Island0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Bains Local Limited0.8 km
  • Global Supermarket0.6 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Diamond Grillz & Pizza Ltd0.5 km
  • Seagull Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Chicks Original0.5 km
  • China House0.9 km
  • Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lea Village News0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Bains Supermarket0.2 km
  • Price Cutters0.9 km
  • Pauls Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • White Hart Public House0.8 km
  • The Pump0.5 km
  • Garrets Green Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Meadway Sports And Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lea Hall0.9 km
  • Marston Green1.9 km
  • Stechford2.5 km