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Best places to live in West Midlands

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The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(613 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!
1st

Ranked 1st out of 131 in West Midlands

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Aston Place, B1

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.9

4.90

(732 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 131 in West Midlands

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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(95 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 131 in West Midlands

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The Whitmore Collection, B3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.85

4.85

(251 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.
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Ranked 4th out of 131 in West Midlands

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Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

Award winner 2024

4.85

4.85

(83 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.
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Ranked 5th out of 131 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'.

Malcolm Pratt (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Corkfield, B5

Nov 2025

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

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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I really like the rooftop and the and private dining room

Malcolm Pratt (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Corkfield, B5

Nov 2025

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

What I like about living in this area, is that there’s Aldi right across, there’s convenience stores also near and good public transport

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

The building management arrived on time when we had any issues

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

I wish knew about the local Gp and apart the local park


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Jia (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

What a lovely building

Jia (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

A very nice area to live. It is close to a lot of bars and clubs and the area is always busy but in a good way on most days. Transport is good usually but there’s heavy traffic during rush hour. You can find parking on tennant street

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

They are very responsive and the concierge team are so nice. Peter and Moses on the night team are always very friendly guys

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

You have to come downstairs to get rid of your rubbish


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Jisheng (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great apartments

Jisheng (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

A good place to live with excellent transport available around Birmingham city centre and lots of places within a short walk away.

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

Moses and Peter are always very helpful with anything

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

Just the noise sometimes from broad street and traffic is not great


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Zhou (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well looked after building

Zhou (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

The street can be busy at times, but it still feels friendly and pleasant. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and bars nearby, with lots of choice and good quality. Transport links are also very convenient

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

Moses and Peter are both especially nice and always willing to assist with anything needed.

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

The maintenance team isn’t always available especially on weekends if you have urgent needs.


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Barak (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Pricey but Worth It

Barak (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

Broad Street has frequent buses every 5-10 minutes running till late, plus the tram stops right outside so getting around town or to the station is quick and easy

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

Moses and Peter on the concierge team are always friendly, smiling, and genuinely helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. Makes a big difference!

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

Walls carry more sound than you expect. You’ll learn way more about your neighbours lol


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