
A guide to living in West Midlands
Excellent
76.9%
Very Good
16.4%
Average
4.9%
Disappointing
0.9%
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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The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.98
(33 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 133 in West Midlands

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.95
(735 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 133 in West Midlands

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.91
(132 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 133 in West Midlands

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.86
(109 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 133 in West Midlands

The Whitmore Collection, B3
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.85
(255 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 133 in West Midlands
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Latest Reviews in West Midlands
5514 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'.
Prudhvi Raju (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
Apr 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great experience 😊
Prudhvi Raju (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
Apr 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Always had a pleasant experience staying here, I really love the landscaping in the whole community and the walk ways are so good.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They always try to resolve the issue, had a few issues and they were dealt with in a professional manner
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The community is better than expected and the people are really good 😊
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
B D (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Gilders Yard, B18
Apr 2026
Beautiful Apartments and Outstanding Management
B D (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Gilders Yard, B18
Apr 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is perfect if you want a place close to the city centre but also quiet. It’s roughly a 15 minute walk, which makes commuting and days out really convenient. The shops here are great, with a Tesco that’s very handy and a small Co-op nearby. The tram is a 3 min walk and the bus stop is right outside ! Just a 5 minute walk into the Jewellery Quarter, there are multiple shops and takeaway options, with restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines. Bins are collected regularly and the area is well maintained. Everyone around here is really friendly, there’s no traffic noise, and I sleep soundly through the night every night.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has been very responsive whenever I’ve raised any issues. For example, my parcel was delivered to the wrong location while I was out, and when I contacted reception they immediately arranged for it to be safely stored in the parcel room. On another occasion, a lightbulb in my apartment stopped working and maintenance came to replace it straight away. Overall, issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I didn’t have any major surprises when moving in, as everything was fairly in line with what I expected from the viewing. Overall, the experience has been very straightforward and positive.
Elsayed attia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hairpin House, B12
Apr 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Good
Elsayed attia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hairpin House, B12
Apr 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good Easy access to local attractions and transport Bad Noise particularly at night especially at weekends
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes but a bit late It would be nice if it was quicker
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Gym would be brilliant More spacious work area That is it
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Yuvaraj B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
Apr 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Fantastic community living
Yuvaraj B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
Apr 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
we have lived here for just over 3 years and its been gr8 so far. Good location relative to major road networks.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Lynn was very helpful and responsive to understand and help to resolve the issues/ repairs that needed immediate attention .
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing much to complain. overall its been gr8 experience
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Cameron (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Apr 2026
Such a special place! 😍
Cameron (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Apr 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
We absolutely love the area, right in the centre of Birmingham and yet still pretty peaceful and quiet. Transport links are brilliant. I work on the railway, so just having a short walk to New Street station is perfect for me! Whilst it does cost to park here, we definitely appreciate how secure the car park is and that there’s no way for non residents to access it.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, there was a leak coming from under the bath when we moved in. This was put right literally the next day!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
None at all, the whole experience has been perfect. Can’t fault anything!
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