Area image of West Midlands

A guide to living in West Midlands

Excellent

75.6

Very Good

17.4

Average

5.1

Disappointing

1.0

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.

Viewing 1-5 out of 195

Development image of The Mercian, B15
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(600 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

View development
Development image of Aston Place, B1
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

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

View development
Development image of Loudon's Yard, B16
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

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

View development
Development image of The Whitmore Collection, B3
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

The Whitmore Collection, B3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.85

4.85

(250 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 131 in West Midlands

View development
Development image of Corkfield, B5
Rental Only
Award Winner 2024

Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

Award winner 2024

4.85

4.85

(78 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 131 in West Midlands

View development

Page 1 of 39

Featured developments in West Midlands

Loading

Latest Reviews in West Midlands

5041 total reviews

Viewing 1-5 out of 5041

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'.

Changyu (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good facilities

Changyu (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

Area is nice, shops and restaurants near, many choice for food and things. Transport is easy, buses come fast, trains not far.

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

Building management very friendly and solve issues fast when I ask.

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

Sometime little bit noisy from the wind on the floor


HomeViews

Chris (Tenant)

Unverified

Loudon's Yard, B16

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best place i lived

Chris (Tenant)

Unverified

Loudon's Yard, B16

Nov 2025

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

The street is gated with secure entry at each end of the street. The staff are available 247 no issue is to big or small.

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

The managment have responded quickly to all issues i raise.

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

Nothing everything was explained well by Reece and Zain.


HomeViews

KW Chan (Tenant)

Unverified

The Forum, B5

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

FORUM - My Pleasure Home

KW Chan (Tenant)

Unverified

The Forum, B5

Nov 2025

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

The property is located in the heart of the city centre and is easily accessible to major transport hubs like coach station and train stations as well as shopping malls. Plenty of nice restaurants and supermarkets nearby enabling a convenient and relaxing living here.

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

The building management team is very helpful especially Kary who is always kind and responsive and resolving our reported problems. Very good experience in dealing with her in renewing our tenant contracts - prompt and considerate. recommendations have been provided throughout the process.

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

Future site refurbishment and development plan would be a useful information to define my medium to longer term rental plan here.

Review image for review c60bad8e-5de7-4778-9d2d-9cedda29873c

HomeViews

Yuaho (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great building

Yuaho (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

Transport is good too, buses come often and it not hard to travel. On Tennant Street the parking is mostly fine, you can find space most days. It’s easy to order Uber from Tennant street. Parking is also free on Sunday and weekdays after a certain time I think.

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

Building management very helpful and always try to fix problems quickly. It can take some time to get a response on weekends because I don’t think they work on weekends

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

There’s always problems with the doors and this is not good.


HomeViews

Yigang (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Perfect apartments

Yigang (Tenant)

Unverified

The Mercian, B15

Nov 2025

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

Transport links are reliable and make it easy to get around. Parking spaces on Tennant Street are usually available, which is a big plus. Overall, it’s a comfortable place to live with the essentials close by.

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

The managers are good and respond in good time usually to any needs.

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

The staff are excellent here at the Mercian and very helpful


HomeViews

Page 1 of 1009

These reviews are the subjective opinion of a HomeViews user and not of HomeViews

Useful articles