A guide to living in West Midlands
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Excellent
74%
Very Good
19%
Average
6%
Disappointing
1%
Very poor
1%
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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Aston Place, B1
By Dandara Living
4.90
(725 reviews)
£825-£1,300 pcm
Studios, 1, 2 beds
Ranked 1st out of 126 in West Midlands
The Whitmore Collection, B3
By urbanbubble, Legal & General
4.88
(237 reviews)
£1,000-£1,550 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 126 in West Midlands
The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
4.86
(285 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 126 in West Midlands
Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
4.85
(51 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 126 in West Midlands
Apo at The Holloway, B1
By Apo
4.82
(24 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 126 in West Midlands
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Featured developments in West Midlands
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Jam B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Paddocks, TF4
May 2025
It’s a good development but could be better.
Jam B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Paddocks, TF4
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good parts about living in the paddocks is the location. Bad part is that it’s been overdeveloped, since I’ve moved in every single bit of green space has been built on. The views are all gone.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’ve done a few things when asked. Quite responsive on the emails.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I’d have realised about the poor orientation of my house, my fault never mind
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Rim S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Loudon's Yard, B16
May 2025
Good place
Rim S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Loudon's Yard, B16
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I have been living here since August 26th 2024 and have had several issues with the parking that have not seemed to resolve as time has passed. Everytime I go towards the shutters I am met with anxiety on whether they will open or not even after paying £180 a month for the car park. The intercom button doesn’t even work which again is a shock given the amount we are expected to pay for the car parking every month. My husband has to get out of the car to open the shutters from the inside which I find unreasonable again given by how much we are paying. When I have gone to the desk to raise this issue I was met by agency staff who rolled his eyes at me whilst I raised this issue with him. Jack has given a month of free parking to compensate in the past which I do appreciate but for this issue to continuously arise is becoming quite ridiculous and causing issues for me too.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Some staff do not know how to help in terms of reactivating the car pass we have which means I have to continuously come down to reception until I find someone who can help me with my issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The car parking issues I would have had even after paying £180 monthly.
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Órla (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo at The Holloway, B1
May 2025
Beautiful apartments with warmest community, right in the heart of Birmingham!
Órla (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo at The Holloway, B1
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Right in the heart of Birmingham close to Central Station, 10mins to airport, near shops, cafes, cinema and restaurants - you can’t beat Apo for location!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
All issues such a water heater not working have been addressed and fixed swiftly. Count have asked for more.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The lack of parking is a pity but I know the next phase will have a car park. Much needed for residents.
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ELLIEMAE (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Paddocks, TF4
May 2025
my home in the paddocks
ELLIEMAE (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Paddocks, TF4
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
they have a shop which has been a godsend, schools and a nursery close by, bus route a 5 min walk away, cany really say much bad
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
things have been fixed when needed and any issues raised have been dealt with accordingly
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known about the garden space, having 4 kids i have a very tiny garden
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Katie (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Silver Yard, B4
May 2025
The building is very modern and clean
Katie (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Silver Yard, B4
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The building is within walking distance of the centre of town and Birmingham new street station. There are loads of restaurants, shops and transport services. There is a big car park down the street for those who can’t get a space underneath the building. This big car park is run by the council and you can get a year pass for similar to the price of the building parking space.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We can message reception on the my Grainger app and they respond quickly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There is nothing hidden that came as a surprise. You think it would be very noisy being in the town centre but the windows are really good at soundproofing. If you open the windows when it’s hot though it can be quite loud because of the traffic.
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