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.
MEADWAY, B33 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, B33 0DR.
309
34
£ 32,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Leycroft Academy
Gossey Lane Academy
Tile Cross Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
The Shirestone Academy
Hallmoor School
Lea Hall Academy
Lea Forest Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.8 km
- Global Supermarket0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B330DR · Data under Open Government Licence