B33 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Meadway, 0.6km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B33 0AP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00047158 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST MEADWAY, B33 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST MEADWAY, B33 0AP.
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£ 32,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B33 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B33 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B33 0AP. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B33 0AP is above average at 90 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
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Tile Cross Academy
The Shirestone Academy
Gossey Lane Academy
Hallmoor School
Lea Hall Academy
Lea Forest Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Top Munch Birmingham0.5 km
- West Midlands Fire Service0.8 km
- Chris's Cafe0.6 km
- Family Action Lea Village FOOD Club0.6 km
- Fusion Island0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.7 km
- Global Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Diamond Grillz & Pizza Ltd0.6 km
- Seagull Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chicks Original0.6 km
- China House0.8 km
- Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lea Village News0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Bains Supermarket0.0 km
- Price Cutters0.7 km
- Pauls Supermarket0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- White Hart Public House0.7 km
- The Pump0.6 km
- Garrets Green Sports Bar1.0 km
- Meadway Sports And Social Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Hall1.1 km
- Marston Green1.9 km
- Stechford2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B330AP · Data under Open Government Licence