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Best places to live in Birmingham

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The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.95

4.95

(733 reviews)

£1,281-£2,940 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The Mercian offers 481 stunning apartments over 42 storeys. Located on the former site of The Click Club, it is the tallest residential tower in Birmingham. As well as great amenities and views, it offers a 200-metre rooftop running track!
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Ranked 1st out of 42 in Birmingham

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Aston Place, B1

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.9

4.90

(733 reviews)

£825-£1,300 pcm

Studios, 1, 2 beds

Located on Suffolk Queensway in central Birmingham, Aston Place is less than 0.1 miles from The Mailbox and wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes around the canal area. Offering a choice of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, residents benefit from a free gym with fitness classes, resident lounge and co-working facilities and bookable dining room. The onsite team organises a popular calendar of social events and car parking is also available. As well as this, the development is just five minutes from Birmingham New Street Station and less than 10 minute's walk from The Bullring and Grand Central shopping district.
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Ranked 2nd out of 42 in Birmingham

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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

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4.9

4.90

(126 reviews)

£1,200-£2,600 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Our newest neighbourhood in Birmingham - Moda, Loudon's Yard. 398 new homes, beautifully landscaped gardens and state-of-the-art amenities. Located less than a mile from Birmingham city centre. Our neighbourhood sits adjacent to Edgbaston Village... a vibrant retail, leisure and lifestyle district.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 42 in Birmingham

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Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

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4.85

4.85

(103 reviews)

Corkfield is the place to put down roots, grow and thrive. Designed for those who want to work, live and play all under one roof, we’ve cultivated a vibrant, close-knit community right on the edge of the city. With 375 studio 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning views and a wealth of amenities right on your doorstep. Whether you need room for two, three or a mini-me (on two legs or four) – Corkfield is a community to call your own. The scheme is a stone’s throw from various schools, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and excellent transport links.
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Ranked 4th out of 42 in Birmingham

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The Whitmore Collection, B3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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4.84

4.84

(254 reviews)

£1,000-£1,550 pcm

1, 2 beds

The Whitmore Collection is a development offering a range of 1 & 2 bedroom canal-side apartments and townhouses. These feature high-quality appliances and and video security intercom along with speedy 100MB Virgin broadband. Likewise, residents can enjoy facilities including a residents' courtyard, gym, a clubhouse and private dining room.
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Ranked 5th out of 42 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'.

Khaled A (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A well-located, modern development with good transport links

Khaled A (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area is generally convenient and pleasant to live in. There is a good range of nearby shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants, with green spaces within walking distance for exercise and relaxation. Public transport links are reliable, with regular bus and train services making commuting straightforward. Parking on the street can be limited at peak times, but bin collections are consistent and well managed. Overall, the street is fairly quiet with minimal traffic noise and very little anti-social behaviour.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Building management has generally been responsive and professional when issues are raised, and most maintenance requests are acknowledged promptly. However, I am still experiencing an ongoing issue with my water heater which has not yet been fully resolv

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

wish I had known that some maintenance issues, such as the water heater, can take longer than expected to be fully resolved, despite generally responsive building management.


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Badri Srinivasan (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Living in Octagon gives me a true feeling of Home, Safety and security

Badri Srinivasan (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

City Centre living. So easy access. Shops, Restaurants plenty around. Colleges / University across the street

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes. Being a brand new building, no repairs required.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I rented the Apartment without viewing, sitting in Bangalore India and flew in well past midnight and was warmly greeted by Octagon with a hot cup of Coffe at 1:30 AM. Thats the level of support and friendliness


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DM (Tenant)

Unverified

Gilders Yard, B18

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

About the property and surroundings.

DM (Tenant)

Unverified

Gilders Yard, B18

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The main advantage of living in this property is there are many shops nearby and the bus stop is just in front of the apartment.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management responds immediately if we face any issues

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There is no network connection in the apartment.Other than this everything is very nice in this apartment.


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Anita (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Genial

Anita (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Todo está cerca, es muy cómodo, mucha variedad de comercios, y bares y restaurantes La zona es muy agradable Translated by Google Translate: Everything is nearby, it's very convenient, lots of shops, bars, and restaurants. The area is very pleasant.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They do respond as soon as possible and swiftly I like that

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I love it here already so all good to go no problem


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Karthika Arunachalam (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Amazing building.

Karthika Arunachalam (Tenant)

Unverified

The Octagon, B3

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Many thanks to CJay and team for their high quality and top notch service. The staff is amazing and very friendly. They helped from day one.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very helpful and very friendly. Everyone IS AMAZING. HELPED FROM me from day one.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing. They told me everything. Staff is very k owledgable and told me everything from the start.


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