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4.62

Average location score

Excellent

73%

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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Award Winner 2023

Aston Place, B1

By Dandara Living

4.90

(707 reviews)

£825-£1,300 pcm

Studios, 1, 2 beds

1st

Ranked 1st out of 122 in West Midlands

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Award Winner 2024

The Whitmore Collection, B3

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

4.90

(226 reviews)

£1,000-£1,550 pcm

1, 2 beds

2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 122 in West Midlands

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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

4.86

(15 reviews)

£1,200-£2,600 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 122 in West Midlands

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Award Winner 2024

The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

4.85

(236 reviews)

£1,281-£2,940 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

4th

Ranked 4th out of 122 in West Midlands

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Corkfield, B5

By Native

4.85

(45 reviews)

5th

Ranked 5th out of 122 in West Midlands

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Featured developments in West Midlands

Latest Reviews in West Midlands

4043 total reviews

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Excellent

Frankie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Ashbank Heights, ST9 0JR

Dec 2024

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

There is a lovely selection of shops and a lovely family pub that is stunning. Lovely area , nice quiet and relaxed.

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

They have answered and replied to me quickly and prompt when I have had issues.

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

I would have liked to have been offered a 3 bedroom house, and I’ve asked about this since and was told none are available.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

3

Value

2

Management

Manager response

Hi Frankie, Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Posted by

Anonymous, Simple Life

Dec 2024


House is beautiful!

Danielle (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Drakelow Park, DE15

Dec 2024

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

Love the house, but the area isn’t great. Roads are very pot holey, and people within the area aren’t friendly.

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

Very prompt & helpful. Haven’t had to raise any issues, but any queries were answered quickly.

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

How rough the surrounding area is. Very built up when you go into burton.

5

Facilities

5

Design

3

Location

5

Value

3

Management

Manager response

Hi Danielle, Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're delighted to hear that you would recommend Simple Life as your landlord.

Posted by

Anonymous, Simple Life

Dec 2024


Best place to live in Birmingham

Bianca Saraiva (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Whitmore Collection, B3

Dec 2024

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

You everything within 10 minutes walk of the building, it’s super convenient. Building has a great parking and bin area.

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

Building management is auper helpful and respond straight away.

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

N/a. Everything was help explained to us by the staff regarding the building once we decided to move in.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management

Manager response

Thank you for your review and the wonderful score you gave us! We truly appreciate your support and are thrilled that you had a positive experience.

Posted by

Penny Birks, Community Operations Manager

Dec 2024


Review

Gurdas (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Whitmore Collection, B3

Dec 2024

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

Nice, central location. Easy bin collection and not much noise traffic. Pleasant reception staff, particularly Nikos.

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

The building management has been highly responsive and proactive in addressing any concerns raised. They handle issues efficiently, maintain clear communication, and ensure resolutions are implemented promptly, reflecting their commitment to excellent service.

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

I wish I had known about the fantastic community events!

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


Home sweet home

Sabahat (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hairpin House, B12

Dec 2024

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

Amazing place to live. Very near to city center. Building has safe secure parking. Single bus to bullring.

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

All mattere are always solved with good responsibilty

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

Read ur contract carefully .things like breakout clause

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


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