
A guide to living in West Midlands
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77.4%
Very Good
16.1%
Average
4.7%
Disappointing
0.9%
Very poor
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Best places to live in West Midlands
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
(31 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 134 in West Midlands

The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.97
(59 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 134 in West Midlands

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.93
(755 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 134 in West Midlands

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.90
(148 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 134 in West Midlands

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.85
(147 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 134 in West Midlands
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Latest Reviews in West Midlands
5786 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'.
Rupali (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
A lovely place to live ! Excellent property management!
Rupali (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
We’ve really enjoyed living in Houlton /Allsop. The development has a lovely feel, with green spaces and a welcoming neighbourhood that makes it feel like home.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very prompt always ! Especially since Lynn has started - she’s really changed the experience, slightly bumpy before that.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really - just so peaceful and amazing. Cannot think of any faults really !
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
John G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lloyds Living at Ashlawn Gardens, CV22
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Modern development in a well-connected location
John G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lloyds Living at Ashlawn Gardens, CV22
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Rugby has a good range of shops, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities, with the town centre and Rugby Gateway providing plenty of choice. There are also several parks and open spaces nearby. Transport links are a major benefit, particularly Rugby railway station, with good road connections via the M1, M6 and M45. Traffic can be busy at peak times, but overall the area is convenient and well connected.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have been quick to respond to our issues and have sorted them in a timely manner.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I’d recommend checking the small practical details during the viewing, such as storage, parking arrangements, garden space and how the house is positioned. The development is generally quiet and convenient, but these are things that can be difficult to judge from a short viewing.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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.
HaoWu (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Perfection
HaoWu (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Th额Octagon is他和 best place to live, the property is well maintained and looked after with the amazing staff and the convenience of shops are close proximity and a walking distance
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management has responded with speed to us especially when we moved in and they help facilitate the whole process with ease
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really as everything seem perfect and I am very happy
Hanseny (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Good front house team, always helpful and good management
Hanseny (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Octagon, B3
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
就 立刻 他和 大长腿 他和 octagon is close 投他和 city center 俺都 哦耶 close 投 shopping stores,easy access 投 transport link
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes they have been helpful since I moved in,especially favour and Alina
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I will invite my friends to come to the Octagon because it’s close to stores and transport links
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