A guide to living in West Midlands
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Excellent
73%
Very Good
19%
Average
6%
Disappointing
1%
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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Aston Place, B1
By Dandara Living
4.90
(724 reviews)
£825-£1,300 pcm
Studios, 1, 2 beds
Ranked 1st out of 123 in West Midlands
The Whitmore Collection, B3
By urbanbubble, Legal & General
4.90
(231 reviews)
£1,000-£1,550 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 123 in West Midlands
Loudon's Yard, B16
By Moda Living
4.87
(18 reviews)
£1,200-£2,600 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 123 in West Midlands
The Mercian, B15
By Moda Living
4.86
(260 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 4th out of 123 in West Midlands
Corkfield, B5
By Native Communities
4.85
(51 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 123 in West Midlands
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Featured developments in West Midlands
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Latest Reviews in West Midlands
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Youngmin (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Mar 2025
Very satisfied. Wonderful.
Youngmin (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Everything is very close to each other and since I'm a student it also makes it easier for me to go to uni that is literally 3 mins away. I love that we have gym, pool table and a place to study. Also I love they plans events for the tenants.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Pretty good. Sometimes the email response can take time but good.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I was trying to get a place here but they didn't have any room available back then. But now I'm happy that I get to stay here.
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AD (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Mercian, B15
Mar 2025
Amazing views and location
AD (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Mercian, B15
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Really great location; can be busy (and a bit noisy) at the weekends, but for me that just added to the buzz!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very quick response through the app, and always sorted things out. (Not much needed though!)
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Relatively high proportion of students. Sometimes residents wouldn't clean up spills in the lifts etc, which could be annoying.
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IS (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Elliott's Yard, CV1
Mar 2025
Positive experience, would recommend
IS (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Elliott's Yard, CV1
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I am very pleased with the location of this development, close to the city centre and just a few minutes walk to the closest bus stop. Shops very close by within a 5 minute walk. Superstores within a 10 minute drive. Bin collection timely and clean. Parking on site is limited due to availability but can park at a restaurant 1 minute walk away.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’ve sorted things out in a timely manner, good communication
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Electric water heating, not used to having the hot water having a limited tank then needing to be reheated, no gas on site.
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Aras K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Mar 2025
Amazing pet friendly building 5 mins away from city centre
Aras K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Very convenient to reach train station and 10 mins by car to coach station. Lots of restaurants with different cuisines around. Co-op right below the building and tesco 2 mins away helps a lot. Recreational area is amazing when you have friends coming over.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
yes once I had issues with my induction, it was sorted out the same day. Amazing service.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
pet friendly, daily cleaning of building. The intercom might not work always but you can message the concierge and they can let your guests in .
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hugo (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Mar 2025
Good place
hugo (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Whitmore Collection, B3
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Verygood, pubs and shops located very close to the building. Not so much antisocial behaviour, everything is ok
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
very promptly, I once complained about a noisy neighbour, its better now
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
nothing particular, the viewing of the facility when moving is good
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