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Best places to live in West Midlands

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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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Award Winner 2025

The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(654 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 132 in West Midlands

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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.91

4.91

(123 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 132 in West Midlands

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Aston Place, B1

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 132 in West Midlands

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Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

Award winner 2024

4.85

4.85

(101 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 132 in West Midlands

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The Whitmore Collection, B3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.84

4.84

(253 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 132 in West Midlands

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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'.

Tsuro (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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Everything you need

Tsuro (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

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

Being so close to the city centre, yet far enough away that you can’t hear it. Our neighbours are amazing, and the staff are brilliant. The bin room used to get a bit smelly. The parcel room is sometimes disorganised.

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

The building now has new management but never had any dealings.

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

That we could have been happier here than at the place we were before.

Manager response

Hi Tsuro Thanks for your lovely review, the team & I really appreciate it.

Posted by

Louise Benatmane, General Manager

Dec 2025


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Fis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Dec 2025

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

One month In, loving it so far

Fis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Dec 2025

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

Close to the station, has easy bus routes, and has a Morrisons just opposite the building, which is really cool.

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

Very quickly, efficiently, and without any complaints.

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

Would have liked carpets in the bedroom for the cold months.


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Layan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

5
5
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5

Modern apartment

Layan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

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

We live on a private street which is off a busy main road. There is underground parking and parking next door. It is very quiet.

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

We have never met the management to speak to although we see her around the building.

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

We spent a long time during the viewing asking lots of questions which were all answered.

Manager response

Hi Layan Thank you for your review, the team & I really appreciate it. Next time you see me around the building come say hello, I'd love to meet you.

Posted by

Louise Benatmane, General Manager

Dec 2025


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Kunal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

5
5
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5

Perfect

Kunal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

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

I don’t have anything bad at to say my whole experience from the moment I enquired to now has been positive.

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

I have not had any issues. I have seen a few people complaining about parking spaces in our group chat, but I’m sure this has been resolved.

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

You not only get a beautiful place to live with great amenities, but there are also resident only events, yoga sessions, and more. The team are great and always on the ball. Calvin, Sian,Amrit and Scott are always on hand to answer any queries.

Manager response

Hi Kunal Thanks for your lovely review, its great to hear that you are making use of the gym & enjoying the events.

Posted by

Louise Benatmane, General Manager

Dec 2025


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Hasmukh Kukadia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Corkfield, B5

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

You honestly cannot go wrong with living here!!!

Hasmukh Kukadia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Corkfield, B5

Dec 2025

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

Aldi is directly opposite and conveniently open until 10pm on weekdays. Picturesque Cannon Hill Park is also within walking distance. Vibrant Moseley is only a short bus ride away. Birmingham City Centre is also conveniently a short bus ride away. Their is a Pure Gym directly downstairs attached to the building. Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is directly opposite. The local travel links are excellent!!

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

You report all problems on an App and they are dealt with in a realistic timescale, generally within a day, with no issues.

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

I advise to look at several apartments because the view varies. I have two cats and I wanted to be situated over the main road so they have something to look at.


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