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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
5.00
(33 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 43 in Birmingham

The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.97
(61 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 43 in Birmingham

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.93
(755 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 43 in Birmingham

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.90
(148 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 43 in Birmingham

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.85
(147 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'.
Shao H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Forum, B5
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Fantastic living
Shao H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Forum, B5
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There are plenty of great cafés, restaurants, and two food halls nearby, so you'll have lots of options to choose from. The location is super convenient too, with New Street Station and bus stops just around the corner. You're also only a short walk from the Bullring and Tesco Express, making shopping and day-to-day essentials really easy.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, the building management always gets back to us within a day.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known in advance that the apartment does not come with a microwave, but that is only a minor issue. Overall, we have really enjoyed living here. The application process was quick and straightforward, and our experience has been very positive.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Keith & Eric (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Sept 2026
Try it, you’ll like it
Keith & Eric (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
What really makes this property is the people - notably Eve who goes above and beyond on a daily basis, Stacey who always has a welcome and a smile. At night Moses and Peter are also constantly there for us as well as keeping us safe and making sure the building runs smoothly. Tom is an amazing part of the team and deserves credit as he works hard to keep everything clean and tidy, adding to the homely experience.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes - the small amount of issues have been resolved quickly and Charlotte and Sophie have been quick to respond and easy to contact
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How great the staff are - the people we’ve mentioned have made our stay worthwhile. How well equipped the gym is!
Fatma Aldurai (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Best building in Birmingham
Fatma Aldurai (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local shops are just a distance away from the octagon, one thing i love is the proximity to the city and the train stations and not to mention its a walking distance to get the tram and buses as well. You can see the library right from the octagon and the street is safe as i regularly see security staff patrols the octagon. Overall i am very happy living here
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has responded swiftly to any queries about my apartment and they have made sure to resolve with speed
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I was informed and told everything i needed to know before moving in.
Ansel Temile (Tenant)
Unverified
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
10stars out 5
Ansel Temile (Tenant)
Unverified
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
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Haobo (Tenant)
Unverified
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
The octagon is the best
Haobo (Tenant)
Unverified
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location of the place is amazing. The place is in middle of town Centre so it’s perfect. Close to most shops
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I have had minor issues such with the boiler. The issue was fixed immediately
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing. Before moving in I knew everything. The staff showed me around
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