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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

(623 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

4.89

4.89

(104 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

(252 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

(88 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'.

Leah T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Broad St, B15

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Lovely place to live

Leah T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Broad St, B15

Dec 2025

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

Local shops near by and lots of bars and restaurants, it's perfectly central. Ideal place to live in birmingham . Not too loud considering we're right on borad street and parking is available outside (not included with rent)

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

Always really helpful Issues are sorted out quickly and efficiently.

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

Would have been nice to have more details on parking but this is minor


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Vyom (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Broad St, B15

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Amazing location, perfect for professionals and students alike!

Vyom (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland Broad St, B15

Dec 2025

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

Good - transport links, lots of shops and things to do around Bad - No parking as there are lots of developments in the area with parking

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

None raised yet. Not applicable.

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

Good - Booking required to access some spaces in the property - this keeps an element of exclusivity in the building.


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ss (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Dec 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

improve management and cleaning effort

ss (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Dec 2025

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

The apartment is in a great location, with two supermarkets downstairs offering great convenience, and it's very close to the tram station.

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

The building management has generally responded to issues in a timely manner when contacted, but the effectiveness and consistency of follow-up actions could be improved.

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

Compared to other apartments in Birmingham, what are its advantages, and why is its price higher than others?


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Lante (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great apartments

Lante (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Dec 2025

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

Good range of shops and restaurants and some convenient shops just outside the building. Good transport links to the city also just outside the front door.

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

They are always responsive and try their best with residents

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

The apartments are really nice and the building feels like home


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Longhao Lyu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Louise was very helpful and caring❤️

Longhao Lyu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Loudon's Yard, B16

Dec 2025

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

The local area around Moda Living in Loud and Yard is vibrant and convenient. There is a good range of shops, restaurants, and bars nearby offering a variety of cuisines and convenient everyday essentials. Green spaces and open areas are within easy reach, giving residents opportunities to relax and enjoy a bit of city-living with outdoor breathing room.

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

The building management at Moda has always responded to any problems or issues I raised quickly and professionally. Whenever something needed attention, they communicated clearly, provided updates, and made sure everything was resolved in a timely way. I always felt listened to and supported, and their proactive approach made living here much more comfortable.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is just how active and community-focused Moda really is. You don’t fully realise this from a viewing — the events, the social spaces, and how easy it is to meet neighbours make a big difference to daily life in a really positive way. I’d also recommend new residents take full advantage of the amenities early on, because they genuinely add to the living experience. Overall, it’s a place that feels much more vibrant and connected than you expect from a quick tour.


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