
A guide to living in West Midlands
Excellent
77.6%
Very Good
15.9%
Average
4.7%
Disappointing
0.8%
Very poor
0.9%
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
4.99
(68 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 134 in West Midlands

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.93
(756 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 134 in West Midlands

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.90
(152 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 134 in West Midlands

The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.89
(66 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 134 in West Midlands

Corkfield, B5
By Greystar
Award winner 2025
4.85
(154 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 134 in West Midlands
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Latest Reviews in West Midlands
5907 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'.
Bilal (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Smiths Flour Mill, WS2
Nov 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Smith flour mill very nice place
Bilal (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Smiths Flour Mill, WS2
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Smiths Flour Mill is very well connected. Retail park across the road, not far from the station and right next to the city centre.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We haven't had to raise any questions as of yet as we just moved in, just awaiting the inventory
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really comes to mind maybe just some details about works on the buidlng
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Michael hensman (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Smiths Flour Mill, WS2
Nov 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Excellent
Michael hensman (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Smiths Flour Mill, WS2
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good it's close to the town centre for general shopping needs. A few shops round the corner for snacks with a couple of food places and a pharmacy for medical needs
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have. Very quickly and efficiently delt with.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Only down side is the construction going on that is to last until summer
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Lucy H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Smiths Flour Mill, WS2
Nov 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Living in smiths flour mill
Lucy H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Smiths Flour Mill, WS2
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great access to local shops and transport links. 10 minute walk to the train station. Bins collected once a week. Not too noisy.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Not had to raise any problems so cannot comment on this.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Building works currently happening and will be going on for the next few months. Meaning that we cannot all park in our designated spaces
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Christian (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Loudon's Yard, B16
Nov 2026
Great location and pleasant modern environment to live. Nice way to meet people, esecially if you’re new to Birmingham!
Christian (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Loudon's Yard, B16
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great location with local shops. Morrisons nearby as well as a selection of restaurants on Hagley rd. Bus and tram stops close by, allowing for easy access into town. Also, nice walk into town. Parking available underground as well as two nearby car parks.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very well. Nicely handled with online booking system if ever required.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing much to add. Gym can get a bit busy. Limited car parking spaces underground.
Tanya (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Great place!
Tanya (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Nov 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great location - very close to city centre and plenty of cafes/bars/restaurants are within walking distance. Street parking is always available and there are several car parks in the area for visitors. Moses has been very helpful during our move.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Issues are logged into the app and the response is almost immediate.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The reception has a trolley you can borrow to move your things which it makes very easy and depending on where you're staying there are multiple entrances that will make the move easier.
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