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

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.95
(742 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 42 in Birmingham

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.89
(141 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 42 in Birmingham

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.87
(127 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 42 in Birmingham

The Whitmore Collection, B3
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.85
(256 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 42 in Birmingham
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Latest Reviews in Birmingham
3749 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'.
Jack (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Jul 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
High quality apartments in a great location
Jack (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Jul 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Tram is a short walk away which is very convenient. Lots of independent restaurants and cafes. Free parking on the street but subject to availability
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, maintenance team are very quick at sorting out issues after reporting them.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Lots of events are run throughout the year. Furnished items can’t be removed by staff and have to stay in the apartment.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Heba Youssef (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Corkfield, B5
Jul 2026
A Great Place to Live
Heba Youssef (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Corkfield, B5
Jul 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It is amazing location surrounding with all kind of shops Aldi and one of the biggest and beautiful parks canon Hill park with easy access to public transport also schools
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very supportive team specially Alexandra Enea and kat also Ellie's and Mathew also the maintenance guys they are both amazing
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Overall, it has been a positive experience, and the development is well maintained and comfortable to live in.
KeithC (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Mercian, B15
Jul 2026
One of the better buildings. Could do with a bit of love in terms of investment in the access and some of the facilities.
KeithC (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Mercian, B15
Jul 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Handy for living in the city centre. Front door could do with working more often. Kirsty is one of the most wonderful concierges in the building. Always helpful and always so civil.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Maintenance team are brilliant! Rob in particular is always willing to help when needed.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That the common area is not accessible to pets anymore. That changed after I had already moved in.
Osama (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Jul 2026
Amazing building and lovely staff
Osama (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Jul 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Best building ever. I have moved since April and I’m loving it. It’s right in the town centre and its close to every shop.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I never really had any issues since I moved in. The staff acted quickly and efficiently whenever I needed it
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I knew everything when I moved in. The place is perfect
Gokay (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Jul 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Goodsyard
Gokay (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Goodsyard, B18
Jul 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I think it's in a prime location and flats are very good. They organise events time to time. I think the only issue is bin collection but that's more for Council than them
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We had a shower leak and they were hands-on from day one. They compensate us very well as well
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known that it would take more time to open the lifts to the JQ tram station
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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