
A guide to living in Birmingham
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Best places to live in Birmingham
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.97
(52 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 43 in Birmingham

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.94
(751 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 43 in Birmingham

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.90
(147 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 43 in Birmingham

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.84
(145 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 43 in Birmingham

The Whitmore Collection, B3
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.82
(262 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 43 in Birmingham
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Latest Reviews in Birmingham
3854 total reviews
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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Mahamed (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Sept 2026
Great apartments and team
Mahamed (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s genuinely a lovely quiet area to live. Theres a few shops here and there and some coffee shops. The area in general doesn’t have a lot of foot traffic and I haven’t seen any anti-social behaviour. So far feels safe.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We just moved in but the management team have been easy to reach so far
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
It’s a really lovely building to call home. Just what we were looking for!
Salman Butt (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Corkfield, B5
Sept 2026
The place to be in.
Salman Butt (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Corkfield, B5
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
First week since I moved in and loving it thoroughly. Feels like you are in a hotel. Safety is really good. Feels like home away from home. A good community. Location is superb with lots of eateries close by.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whatever enquiries I had were responded promptly. I'm just waiting for my balcony key as it cannot be locked as it stands.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
When I viewed the property I could see the full stadium/playing pitch but unfortunately most of it is now covered by the new hotel that is being built in front of my apartment and blocking my view, which I would have loved being a cricket fan.
Tassella (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Beautiful Modern Building with Excellent Amenities and Staff
Tassella (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
All good overall. There are lots of nice restaurants and cafés nearby, as well as a good range of local shops and amenities, so the area is very convenient. Parking is available through paid parking and there is also some on-street permit parking. Bin collections are reliable and always on time. The street is very clean, quiet and peaceful, with very little noise or disturbance. Overall, it is a pleasant and convenient area to live in.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
A Beautiful, Modern and Very Easy Place to Live In
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Everything has been really good. The building is beautiful, modern and very well designed, with excellent amenities including the private dining room and workspaces. There are also lots of great events such as breakfasts, run clubs and sports nights, which make the building feel very welcoming and sociable. The location is very convenient, with plenty of nice restaurants, cafés and other amenities nearby. Parking is available through paid parking and some on-street permit parking. The street is very clean, quiet and peaceful, and bin collections are reliable and always on time. Maintenance has always been dealt with quickly and to a very good standard. The reception staff are excellent, especially Amaan, who has been incredibly friendly, helpful and professional throughout our stay. He made both our move-in and move-out very easy and also processed our deposit very quickly. Overall, we have had a really positive and enjoyable experience living here.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Shaan J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
10/10 recommend
Shaan J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good aspects are the transport links, close ness of necessary shops and establishments etc, not too busy. Not much parking availability on the street but the building has private parking for tenants. Bin collections are hassle free and seamless. Not noticed any anti social behaviour since being here lots of different shops around and places to eat. Also not that far from new street so perfect location
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I haven’t had many issues since I moved in but when I’ve had queries or been unsure about things they have been very kind and patient and a solution was always found
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Don’t have much else to say. Lovely building area is nice.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Myra Syed (Tenant)
Unverified
Hairpin House, B12
Aug 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Mo I’m amazing
Myra Syed (Tenant)
Unverified
Hairpin House, B12
Aug 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Mo is amazing, he is so attentive , helps me with everything, he really goes above and beyond. If anything he needs a promotion. My favourite thing about hairpin is him And his security team
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes they are so so helpful, literally amazing , fave thing
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Honestly nothing, Lawrence had helped me with everything
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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