
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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Makers Place, B3
By Moda Living
4.99
(68 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 43 in Birmingham

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.93
(756 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 43 in Birmingham

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

The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.89
(66 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 43 in Birmingham

Corkfield, B5
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.84
(154 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 43 in Birmingham
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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'.
Tanya (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Great place!
Tanya (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great location - very close to city centre and plenty of cafes/bars/restaurants are within walking distance. Street parking is always available and there are several car parks in the area for visitors. Moses has been very helpful during our move.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Issues are logged into the app and the response is almost immediate.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The reception has a trolley you can borrow to move your things which it makes very easy and depending on where you're staying there are multiple entrances that will make the move easier.
Abdo (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Makers place is great
Abdo (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The range of shops are a good and so is the transport. Living on the street is also very safe and quiet
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management is always available to help with requests
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The convenience of the location is really good and close to everything
E Mak (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Nov 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Ideal apartment to rent
E Mak (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location is convenient and closes to city centre. We can easily reach public transportation. Having said that it maintains with a quiet environment.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Management office staff Follow up the request closely. As a result, issues could be solved timely
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
1)how does the management maintain a safe environment ? 2) What is the current crime rate of the surrounding area?
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Marvin (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
The best urban living space in Birmingham!!
Marvin (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I am.vI’m very familiar with the area; it's somewhere I often socialize with friends. I have no complaints—it's vibrant, lively, and active, with something entertaining always happening in JQ. Personally, it's a location especially ifnyiu are fan of support independent businesses as there is along around here 🙌🏽
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Building Management been great! I had a few issues and against so attentive once I have raised any issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Just one thing: given that it’s such a nice place, resident activity evenings would be nice.
Amir (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Very good
Amir (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great location, great shops around and a very convenient location in Birmingham city centre. Noise is also minimal
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Management does a good job of taking care of the building
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The noise is very minimal and isn’t like a lot of buildings in Birmingham
Manager response
Thank you very much Amir- we really appreciate your time and feedback :)
Posted by
Katie Hannibal, General Manager
Nov 2026
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