A guide to living in Birmingham

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Best places to live in Birmingham

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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

4.98

4.98

(28 reviews)

A striking architectural statement nestled in a prime location. The Octagon offers a collection of luxury 1,2- and 3-bedroom apartments over 45 floors. Blending timeless elegance with contemporary design. Featuring refined interiors, premium finishes, and exclusive amenities, it offers a sophisticated lifestyle tailored for discerning residents. Every detail reflects luxury, privacy, and comfort at its finest.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 42 in Birmingham

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The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.95

4.95

(735 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!
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 42 in Birmingham

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Aston Place, B1

By Colby River

Award winner 2025

4.9

4.90

(735 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 42 in Birmingham

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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.9

4.90

(132 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 42 in Birmingham

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Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

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4.85

4.85

(106 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 42 in Birmingham

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Latest Reviews in Birmingham

3624 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'.

ppb (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Broad St, B15

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Everything is good

ppb (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Broad St, B15

Mar 2026

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

The stuffs are friendly and enthusiastic about all apartment issues. No matter what problems you have, they are ready to solve them. But the quality of infrastructure can be improved. The wall and ceiling crashed after 1 year living.

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

Issues and problems are responded and solved efficiently and effectively.

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

Don't forget to claim the move in reward of 300 pounds


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Noura Abuobaid (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Octagon, B3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The octagon is the best

Noura Abuobaid (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Octagon, B3

Mar 2026

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

Theres only good things that i can say a about living here. The location is perfect as it is in the town centre.

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

Yh the staff always replied very fast and efficiently

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

I already knew everything before moving in. The staff told me everything


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W John (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Forum, B5

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live!

W John (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Forum, B5

Mar 2026

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

New Street Station and several bus stops are only a few minutes away on foot, making public transport highly convenient. The local area has a great selection of shops, restaurants, and bars, all within walking distance. The local neighbourhood feels safe and the local community is friendly.

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

Yes! The Building management is top tier, very responsive especially Kary! Everything was solved quickly, professionally and efficiently.

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

You will get what you see to be honest! And I was extremely pleased with everything from the first viewing day


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Lindo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Forum, B5

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Single occupancy stay at Forum

Lindo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Forum, B5

Mar 2026

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

The forum is at the city centre with easy access and a close range to shopping centres such as bull ring. The bin collections were good despite strikes in the area and issues of anti-social behaviour were addressed by the property management team

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

They would respond to my emails and action problems and issues raised.

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

The turning was expected to change from when I moved in and I would have appreciated it if I could see the exact conditions as I ended up raising an issue on chairs which I didn’t see on viewing and they were not up to the standard I had expected but this was minor


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Hoor Jawli (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Octagon, B3

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

the octagon is the best

Hoor Jawli (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Octagon, B3

Mar 2026

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

theres so many shops nearby. the bulding is right in the town centre so every shops is nearby. the town is very safe. its very quiet.

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

they always replied and acted fast. i didnt have any issues when i moved in but the little issues i had later on were foxed quick and efficiently.

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

nothing i already knew everything before moving in. the team td me everything before moving in.


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