The West Midlands region features bustling metropolitan centres, historic towns and easy access to beautiful rolling countryside. One of the best-connected areas of the country, the region offers fast road and rail links to London and many other major towns and cities. See what the region has to offer with our best new build homes for sale in the West Midlands.
From energetic, vibrant cities to sleepy, rural villages, the West Midlands has something for everyone. The region’s affordable house prices and wealth of new build developments make it a particularly appealing prospect for first-time buyers, young professionals and new families.
New build homes for sale in the West Midlands: Highest rated developments
Our ranking of the West Midlands’ top 10 new build homes for sale is below. Verified residents have reviewed the region’s new homes, so HomeViews can rank new build developments based on the real life experience of living in them. Take a look below to see the best new homes in the West Midlands as rated in August 2023.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance – as on our area guide pages.
Living in the West Midlands
Don’t be fooled, this region isn’t all about Birmingham! The cities of Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry all have plenty to offer, including affordable house prices. Additionally, the smaller towns and cities of Worcester, Warwick and Leamington Spa, each have their own charm and appeal.
Although the West Midlands is a bustling, well-connected region, you can still find peaceful seclusion within easy reach. The area boasts The Cotswolds, The Malvern Hills, The Shropshire Hills and Cannock Chase. Each of them is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with stunning, rolling countryside. These protected areas offer miles of walking and cycling routes, providing an escape from city life and a slower pace of life.
Is the West Midlands a good place to live?
With Birmingham at its heart, the West Midlands is a thriving hive of activity in the centre of the country, with many appealing qualities. A number of the UK’s major motorways converge in the West Midlands. This makes it easily accessible from all parts of the country. Equally, you can reach London and other major centres with ease from the West Midlands, whether by rail or road.
Birmingham is understandably the focal point of the region. With its population of more than a million people and its reputation as a centre for industry and manufacturing, the city is the powerhouse of the region’s economy. Birmingham brings great opportunities for employment and career development, and is home to five universities. However, this vibrant and beautiful part of the UK has much to offer beyond its foremost city.
West Midlands property prices
The West Midlands offers an affordable option for buyers, with property prices significantly below the average price for England. According to Zoopla, in the 12 months to August 2023, the average price of property in the West Midlands was £277,000. This compares to an average property price across England of £306,000. This is the latest average that the ONS recorded in June 2023.
Apartments and terraced houses in the West Midlands offer great value compared to the rest of England. The average price of an apartment in the region comes in at just £148,000. Meanwhile, terraced houses are at an average price of just £200,000. Larger properties are still significantly below the national average price, though a detached house will set you back around £460,000.
If you’re a city dweller, you’ll be pleased to hear that property prices in the major urban centres of the West Midlands are even lower than the regional average. Birmingham property costs an average of £247,000, while the average for Coventry is £239,000 and Wolverhampton is a solid £222,000. In contrast, prices in the smaller, historic towns and cities of Warwick, Leamington Spa and Worcester are significantly above the regional average (£370,000, £394,000 and £274,000 respectively). Again, these are all August 2023 averages.
Are you interested in learning more about the wealth of options for buying in the West Midlands? If you’re thinking of moving to the region, check out our area guide below for more information. From there, you can discover the towns and cities of the region, and all the latest new build developments across the West Midlands.
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