A guide to living in West Midlands

Excellent

77.0%

Very Good

16.4%

Average

4.8%

Disappointing

0.9%

Very poor

1.0%

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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The Octagon, B3

By Allsop Letting and Management

4.98

4.98

(36 reviews)

A striking architectural statement nestled in a prime location. The Octagon offers a collection of luxury 1,2- and 3-bedroom apartments over 45 floors. Blending timeless elegance with contemporary design. Featuring refined interiors, premium finishes, and exclusive amenities, it offers a sophisticated lifestyle tailored for discerning residents. Every detail reflects luxury, privacy, and comfort at its finest.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 133 in West Midlands

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The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.95

4.95

(736 reviews)

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!
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 133 in West Midlands

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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(133 reviews)

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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 133 in West Midlands

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Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.86

4.86

(123 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 133 in West Midlands

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The Whitmore Collection, B3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.85

4.85

(256 reviews)

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 133 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'.

Melanie S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Goodsyard, B18

Jun 2026

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Modern, convenient and the most amazing staff!

Melanie S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Goodsyard, B18

Jun 2026

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

Great area and very convenient. Transport links within a 10 minute walk (maximum), plenty of nearby shops. It’s a lively area without the anti-social behaviours. Only issue is parking, only option is on street parking (mostly paid) or to pay for a space in the car park- but it’s expected being within the city centre.

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

As well as they could’ve. I was very unlucky and had a few things happen that were not necessarily in my control (nor at the fault of management). But issues tended to be resolved quickly and Ben in maintenance was always so friendly and reliable. A great guy.

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

I wish I knew the extent of how much work and how long the work to the building would take (for noise purposes, especially working from home) . I’m pretty sure it’s over now so shouldn’t be a problem for any future residents. But besides that, everything was great and got what I expected.


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Kian a (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Assembly Park, TF1

Jun 2026

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Overall the house has issues but the location is perfect

Kian a (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Assembly Park, TF1

Jun 2026

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

The area is very good no issues there surrounded by nice walks and shopping centre not too far away plus there is many means of ways to get on major roads to travel anywhere and there are plenty of schools around if you have a kid

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

Fast and reliable with quick emails back and forth to get the issues resolved as quickly as possible

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

Not necessarily just that sometimes the road is horrible to drive on


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Nishanth (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elliott's Yard, CV1

Jun 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Peaceful City Centre Living

Nishanth (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elliott's Yard, CV1

Jun 2026

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

Local Amenities & Open Spaces Being centrally located in CV1 provides a fantastic variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes right on your doorstep. The quality of the local spots in the Coventry city centre is excellent, and there are also some pleasant, well-maintained green spaces nearby for a quiet walk.  Transport Links Getting around is incredibly convenient. There is quick access to local bus stops, and being right near the ring road makes commuting or leaving the city very straightforward. I haven't run into any significant issues with transport delays or availability. Street Experience & Environment The street itself is surprisingly peaceful for being so central. Traffic noise is minimal, and the area feels safe with no noticeable anti-social behaviour. Having access to secure, gated parking completely removes the stress of finding a street spot. Bin collections are also reliable and well-organized, making day-to-day living very comfortable.

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

The building management's response to issues has been absolutely flawless. They use a dedicated service request system that is incredibly efficient and easy to use. I have raised multiple maintenance issues during my time here, and every single one has been addressed and resolved immediately without fail. They have never missed a single request, which makes living here completely stress-free.

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

I wish I had known early on just how much value the on-site team adds to day-to-day living, especially when it comes to things like parcel deliveries. It completely eliminates the headache of waiting at home for couriers or missing packages. My tip for a new neighbour is to make full use of the concierge and resident facilities—it makes living here incredibly stress-free.


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Daniel K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Goodsyard, B18

Jun 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great Place. I wouldn’t give it up. Grateful to have found it.

Daniel K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Goodsyard, B18

Jun 2026

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

It’s in a great location and there are many great amenities within the development and shops / restaurants surrounding the development. JQ train literally right next to it and the buses are frequent. Bin collection is swift and parking plentiful within and outside.

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

They have given clear and honest advice. In the advent where they can help us e.g repairs and maintenance, they’ve been very quick. In the advent they can’t e.g, they’ve given good advice and alternatives.

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

How to effectively manage the plumbing situations within the apartment.


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Luqman (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Corkfield, B5

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Superb!

Luqman (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Corkfield, B5

Jun 2026

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

We are thoroughly enjoying our stay at Corkfield. The location is superb, and the proximity to my daughter’s school is especially convenient.

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

Management is amazing, they work really hard for all of us.

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

Amazing environment, we just walked in and straightaway secured the place.

Manager response

Thank you for your wonderful review Luqman, and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying life at Corkfield and that the spacious homes, facilities, community atmosphere, and convenient location have made such a positive impression. It’s especially rewarding to know that our maintenance, reception, and management teams have been able to provide the high level of service and support you deserve. We're thrilled to hear your kind comments about the swing in the podium gardens—we're so pleased it's being enjoyed by the children. Thank you again for your feedback and recommendation. We look forward to continuing to make Corkfield a great place to call home. 😊

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Kat Cullen, General Manager

Jul 2026


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