
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
(23 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 42 in Birmingham

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.95
(734 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 42 in Birmingham

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.90
(132 reviews)
£1,200-£2,600 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 42 in Birmingham

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.86
(105 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 42 in Birmingham

The Whitmore Collection, B3
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.84
(255 reviews)
£1,000-£1,550 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 5th out of 42 in Birmingham
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Latest Reviews in Birmingham
3603 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'.
Tav (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Feb 2026
Loving the Goodsyard!
Tav (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I love how close I am to local shops and amenities in the Jewellery Quarter. The venue is walking distance from Tesco and multiple cafes etc.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Instantly responded to my issues with my apartment within a day. Very efficient and happy to help.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Just how easy it is to get around. I would not have worried so much about staying separately from the main Great Western Building.
Fatima D (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Feb 2026
Great place to live in
Fatima D (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I’ve really enjoyed living in this area and have had a very positive experience overall. The local shops, restaurants and cafés are great, with plenty of options nearby which makes everything very convenient. There are also nice open spaces around, which makes the area feel welcoming and pleasant. Transport links are reliable and easily accessible, making it simple to get around. The area feels safe and well looked after, and I haven’t experienced any real setbacks while living here. bin collections and general upkeep have all been smooth and hassle-free.Overall, it’s a good area to live in and I’ve genuinely enjoyed my time here. I would happily recommend it to others.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues I’ve raised. Communication has been clear, and any concerns were handled efficiently, which made the whole process stress-free.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How friendly and supportive the management team is it definitely made settling in much easier.
Elise (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Feb 2026
Amazing place to live in birmingham.
Elise (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
living in this area is really convenient and comfortable. There aren’t many walkable shops right on the doorstep, so you do usually need to drive or get transport to pick things up. However, there’s actually a lot nearby within a short drive. there can be traffic but that is mostly all t city centres
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
All problems i’ve raised were dealt with personally and quickly by lobby staff which i greatly appreciate.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Not allowed to have delivery food directly to your door.
Misk Alsamhan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Feb 2026
Everything is so lovely here
Misk Alsamhan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local restaurants, especially dishoom . We often get great deals and offers from the restaurants on the paradise estate.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management have responded in good time manner.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wished I had known about this property earlier, cause it feels like home away from home
Haneen (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Cortland Broad St, B15
Feb 2026
Amazing
Haneen (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Cortland Broad St, B15
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There is so many local shops near and restaurants such as Starbucks and cinema world. Also a lot of local supermarkets
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The responded well to all my problems and in time.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
It’s a very pet friendly building I have a cat and everyone loves her
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