
A guide to living in West Midlands
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77.5%
Very Good
16.0%
Average
4.7%
Disappointing
0.9%
Very poor
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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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Makers Place, B3
By Moda Living
4.99
(55 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 134 in West Midlands

The Octagon, B3
By Allsop Letting and Management
4.97
(66 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 134 in West Midlands

The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.93
(756 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 134 in West Midlands

Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.90
(150 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 134 in West Midlands

Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.84
(152 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 134 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'.
Alyaa (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Oct 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Very Helpful and Professional
Alyaa (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Makers Place, B3
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
. My apartment is clean, beautiful, spacious and comfortable. It is in a great location, close to the city centre and within easy reach of the train station, making it very convenient for travelling and getting around. The area is comfortable and well located, and the apartment is a lovely place to live. Overall, I am very happy with the apartment and its location.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management team is helpful and professional. They respond well to any questions or concerns and make the overall living experience comfortable and pleasant.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known how convenient the location was before moving in. The apartment is spacious, clean and comfortable, and it is close to the city centre and train station. Overall, it has been a great place to live, and I am happy with my choice.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Doreen (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Oct 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
A Lovely Place to Call Home
Doreen (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Brindleyplace is a lovely area to live in, with plenty of cafés, restaurants and pleasant places to walk along the canals. The city centre is within easy reach, and the nearby tram connections make getting around Birmingham very convenient. Despite being so central, the neighbourhood feels surprisingly peaceful and welcoming. Having convenient access to shops, public transport and underground parking makes everyday life much easier. It’s a particularly nice balance between city-centre convenience and a relatively quiet residential environment.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I haven’t experienced any major issues so far. Whenever I’ve had questions or needed assistance, the reception team has been patient, approachable and happy to help. Charlotte in particular has been wonderful.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I’d known just how practical and easy to maintain the apartments are. These little details aren’t always obvious during a viewing, but they make a real difference in everyday life. The welcoming reception team and attentive security staff have also been a lovely surprise.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Kris (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Elliott's Yard, CV1
Oct 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Doors comment
Kris (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Elliott's Yard, CV1
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Nice social apartment in Coventry ever seen, with nice team and organisation. Although it little bit expensive , at least it worth for me a year to live a decent lifestyle.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They responded and addressed in any time. So I don’t need to worry anything
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I was dreaming that I can live this place decently and happily during a year. Actually I did, I am very lucky to live in this apartment which very close to my uni classroom. If I had chance, I would still recommend this apartment to new tenants
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Harsimran (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Oct 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Amazing Place!
Harsimran (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There are shops all around the place and city centre is a 15 -20 min walk which is amazing. It is so peaceful and quite. The moving process was amazing and Linda has been so helpful, especially as international students she could not be further from the truth.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has been wonderful whenever we have needed help or had any questions. Linda, in particular, has been absolutely amazing, always so sweet, approachable, and helpful. She makes us feel comfortable raising any concerns and is always kind and understanding. We really appreciate how welcoming and supportive she is, as it makes such a positive difference to our experience living here.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Everything was well explained before we moved in and we knew what to expect!
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Ste Tonks (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Oct 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Best BTR development in Brum
Ste Tonks (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Sherborne Place, B16
Oct 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Right in the heart of the city centre but also next to a quiet private part of the canal too. If you’re looking to be central but also have a bit of quiet, this is the best of both worlds. Plenty of shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants all a stones throw away too!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
There was a few teething issues but the Linda and the Resident team kept me informed on when these would be resolved.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I’d known about this place sooner as it’s the perfect combo of location, resident support and also feels so secure despite maybe some of the surrounding area not being as ‘desirable’
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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