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
(112 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
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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'.
Fiona (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Assembly Park, TF1
May 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Would recommend
Fiona (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Assembly Park, TF1
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I have lived on our estate for a year now and I have to say, I’ve got no complaints. The homes are beautiful and our neighbours are lovely. We feel very well looked after by the property management, they check in and offer nice opportunities to meet together and discuss concerns etc. The location is fab, it’s very convenient for us to be walking distance to town and right by the main roads to get into Telford, Shrewsbury or Whitchurch as needed. I’m honestly the happiest I’ve been in my renting history living at assembly park and I would recommend it to anyone. Any issues we have had have been cosmetic and a quick report on the app and it’s dealt with immediately. Thank you for having me, I love it here!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, they’ve been out a few times for us, the dishwasher had an issue and they sent a gentleman out who took it on himself to tighten our tap which was so so kind, we had a blocked drain that I hadn’t even reported and they arrived instantly the same morning it happened based on someone else’s enquiry plus we had the door come off our unit and they sent a handyman to reattach it. All have been incredibly professional and courteous
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The road has taken a long time to finish and I wish I had managed my expectations on that.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Lewis (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
May 2026
A very nice 2 bedroom property
Lewis (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Shop very close by accompied by a restaurant around the corner from it within walking distance from our house parking is easy enough for 3 cars where i live. Matience is easy all controlled with the app and is very quick
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very fast day 1 request through by day 3 I was contacted to arrange a day to come have a look very fast
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I can't think of anything else not mentioned above
Kiran B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
May 2026
Great community living for family
Kiran B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Pioneers, CV23
May 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. My child’s school is walking distance and its been gr8 so far. Good shop and restaurants locally. Nice community overall
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Lynn is the go to person to reach and expect speedy responses. Very supportive.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing to complain. All seems in place. The whole process was made super easy
Martyn Langford (Tenant)
Unverified
Gilders Yard, B18
May 2026
Really helped me settle kn
Martyn Langford (Tenant)
Unverified
Gilders Yard, B18
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Love the building, the gym is a good size and I like the overall design. I've had a couple of issues joining where forgot my fob, and had a number of questions about how things work. I've only spelt to Dior so far and she has been amazing, helpful, and has gone the extra mile to get me prompt answers and go above and beyond. Couldn't be happier.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
As above, really prompt support in changing lights and sorting access
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
As above re spare key, this should be purchasable to de-risk any issues especially for people that work shifts
Santos (Tenant)
Unverified
Gilders Yard, B18
May 2026
Good location and staff with nice insulation
Santos (Tenant)
Unverified
Gilders Yard, B18
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It is a good location with local shops, restaurants, lounges and fast food places as well. Also very close to city centre.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
It was efficient and prompt. You are advised to have the app on your mobile which you can using use to raise issues if any arises
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The network coverage may not be the best within the building but overall apartment is comfortable and secure with decent amenities
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