Often referred to as England’s second city, Birmingham is a thriving and diverse place with a rich industrial and cultural heritage. Birmingham’s economy is growing rapidly, and the city is home to five universities and numerous large multinational companies. Despite this, property prices in the city remain relatively low, making it an attractive choice for home buyers. If you’re thinking of moving here, start by reading about the best new build homes for sale in Birmingham.
Where is Birmingham?
Birmingham is located in the heart of the West Midlands, just over 100 miles to the north-west of London. Historically, Birmingham was a city of high strategic importance for UK manufacturing and industry. The city is at the centre of the country’s historic canal network. The canals provided connections to London and several key port cities. This helped bring crucial supplies into the city for manufacturing, and for its products to reach the rest of the country.
The city is highly connected to the UK’s road and rail networks. This makes Birmingham easily accessible from all parts of the country. The M5, M6, M42 and several other motorways pass through, or close to Birmingham. Additionally, Birmingham’s mainline rail stations – New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill – provide fast and efficient routes to London and other major UK cities. Birmingham Airport also puts Europe within easy reach, with many of the continent’s most popular destinations served by the airport.
New build homes in Birmingham: 10 best developments
Birmingham continues to be an attractive city for many reasons. The city delivers buzzing culture and nightlife, excellent career opportunities and superb connections to the rest of the UK.
You can read our ranking of Birmingham’s top 10 new build homes for sale below. Verified residents have rated the developments on a variety of factors, so HomeViews can provide rankings based on the real life experience of living in each one. Take a look below to see the highest rated new build homes across Birmingham.
*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.
The number one development in our ranking of new build homes for sale in Birmingham, is Park Central. This is a Crest Nicholson development comprising 1,300 apartments across 61 acres just to the south of the city centre. Winner of Property Week’s ‘The Placemaking Award’ in 2016, the development is just a mile from Birmingham New Street station and provides a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
At number two we have Jupiter Apartments, a residential development by the developer Charles Church. Jupiter Apartments is located on Ryland Street, close to the Theatreland district and just a mile from the city centre. The Birmingham Canal is also only a short walk away.
Third place is taken by Liberty Place in Birmingham city centre. The development features a collection of 244 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy the location in the city’s premier waterside quarter, with Birmingham New Street station less than a mile away.
Hitting fourth place in the Birmingham list, B5 Central is a development of new homes and luxury apartments by Barratt Homes, situated right in the heart of Birmingham city centre. Residents here love the handy location, not to mention the thoughtful yet stylish design of the homes on offer.
Regency Place takes fifth place, and is located near the popular Jewellery Quarter and the city’s central business district. The development is from SevenCapital, and provides 82 one and two-bedroom apartments over seven floors. Residents can enjoy being in close proximity of Arena Birmingham and Symphony Hall.
In sixth place is Fabrick Square, by SevenCapital. The development comprises 313 apartments in Birmingham’s desirable creative quarter. The Bullring Shopping Centre and the planned HS2 rail terminal are nearby, giving residents access to a wide range of amenities, as well as transport links. This popular development was named after its original use as a curtain factory.
Hitting number seven we have the Timber Yard, which comprises two residential buildings with a collection of 379 modern apartments in Birmingham’s Southside district. Both buildings surround a private landscaped courtyard garden with a large amount of properties having outside space whether it be a terrace, balcony or winter garden. Timber Yard also offers leisure facilities such as a gym, concierge services, club lounge and screening lounge which are all resident-only facilities.
In eighth, Islington Gates is a mixed-use residential development, comprising 141 apartments on Fleet Street, in the heart of Birmingham. The development is close to both Birmingham Snow Hill and New Street stations, with the city centre just moments away. Islington Gates is also well-positioned for access to Birmingham’s road network, including Queensway and the A4540 ring-road.
Sitting in ninth we have Granville Lofts, a seven-storey development located in Westside, a highly sought-after area close to the city centre. The development comprises 112 one and two-bedroom apartments with car parking spaces. Birmingham New Street station and the city centre, with its excellent shopping, amenities and leisure facilities, are just half a mile away.
10th placed Quartz Apartments is a residential development by Charles Church located in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The development is only a 7-minute walk away away from Jewellery Quarter station, which has links to Chiltern Railways and West Midland Trains.
Located in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, The Kettleworks comprises of 292 new homes. Completed in 2018, it is a part of Birmingham’s largest residential development – St George’s Urban Village. The development is a 9-minute walk away from the Jewellery Quarter rail station, which has links to Chiltern Railway and West Midlands Train services. Read reviews and details of The Kettleworks, B1
Cofton Grange is a new development by St Modwen Homes in Worcestershire, situated near the Lickey Hills Country Park and under ten miles from Birmingham city centre. Read reviews and details of Cofton Grange, B45
Perry Park View is a development by Persimmon Homes, situated in the Perry Barr area just 3.9 miles north of central Birmingham and 5 miles from The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, with local amenities at close hand. Read reviews and details of Perry Park View, B42
Honduras Wharf is comprised of 99 apartments, including 5 penthouses located in Newtown, Birmingham. Snow Hill Station is just minutes away while the incredible bar, restaurant and cafe culture of the JQ is on Honduras’s doorstep. Read reviews and details of Honduras Wharf, B19
Port Loop, by Urban Splash, sits on a unique island in west Birmingham. Comprising of 1,150 3-bedroom houses ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft, residents benefit from communal gardens and the development’s 43-acre, canal-side site, just 15 mins from the city centre. Read reviews and details of Port Loop, B16
Located adjacent to Peace Gardens on Ridley street in Birmingham, Ridley House comprises of 65 apartments in a mix of one and two-bedroom layouts. The Mailbox Birmingham is only a 5-minute walk away from the development and Birmingham New Street station is only a 12-minute walk away, which has links to CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, […] Read reviews and details of Ridley House, B1
The Oaks Apartments is a new development by Persimmon Homes within a new village development. It is located in a popular residential area close to Birmingham city centre. Read reviews and details of The Oaks Apartments, B29
Broadway, also named 105 Broad Street, is a development by SevenCapital and currently sits 18th for Birmingham’s developments with property for sale. Situated in Birminghams business district, the development benefits from a residents gym, concierge service and dry cleaning service. As well as this, Broadway has a range of transport links right on its doorstep. (Note: This development’s review rating has a higher transparency weighting as there are lots of recent reviews on its page).
Madison House is a residential development comprising of 141 apartments, located less than a mile away from the Banking District. It is only a short walk away from The Bullring and Grand Central. Both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street stations are less than a mile walk away. Read reviews and details of Madison House, B5
Tawny & Carder Place offers affordable and modern accommodation in Cannock, Staffordshire. It’s professionally managed and boasts contemporary interiors and fixtures. It has proximity to the local train station and other amenities. The development features a selection of fully refurbished and spacious flatshares, a secure park, and free superfast internet. Read reviews and details of Tawny & Carder Place, WS11
Living in Birmingham
More than 1.1 million people live in Birmingham, and the city is one of the country’s most ethnically diverse. Birmingham attracts people of all backgrounds and nationalities, making it a great place to experience diverse cultures and cuisines.
Birmingham’s reputation as a hub for manufacturing and industry continues to this day. Recent years have also seen a growth in new industries in the city. Tech companies have seen great opportunities, while there has been growth in the financial services sector. Birmingham’s five universities make it an attractive choice for students. Career prospects in the city are excellent, with numerous large companies headquartered in the city.
Quality of life in Birmingham is high, with the city ranked in 2017 as having the highest quality of life of any city outside the capital. The Mercer Quality of Living Report ranked Birmingham highly on the ‘city infrastructure’ ranking, emphasising its excellent transport connectivity. The cost of living in Birmingham is another factor that makes it an attractive place to live. Birmingham is on average 21% cheaper to live in than London.
Birmingham provides a wealth of different housing options. There are trendy new build developments in the city centre, with plenty of spacious family homes in its leafy suburbs. The city has seen a great deal of development recently, resulting in a superb choice of new build homes for sale in the city.
The city has a vibrant nightlife and cultural scene, with a variety of renowned live music venues and theatres. Birmingham is the birthplace of several of the UK’s most beloved bands and recording artists, including Black Sabbath, Duran Duran, The Streets and half of the legendary Led Zepellin. The city still has a rich and varied music scene, and performers from across the world visit the city regularly.
Birmingham has a thriving food and drink culture, with an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés and bars. The city is famed for its many Indian restaurants. It is one of the best places in the UK to eat curry, thanks in part to its large Indian population. Birmingham is also home to a growing number of independent cafés and bars. These contribute to the lively atmosphere of the city centre and surrounding areas.
Sport is also central to Birmingham’s identity. The city is a superb place to experience the best sport the UK has to offer. There is Premier League football in the shape of Aston Villa, a historical giant of the English game. Warwickshire County Cricket Club play their matches at the famous Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The England cricket team also use the venue for test matches. The city is also well-known for its athletics. The city is hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games at the recently expanded Alexander Stadium. Additionally, international indoor athletics takes place at the National Indoor Arena.
What are Birmingham property prices like?
In October 2024, the average property price in Birmingham was around £271,000, according to Rightmove. Currently, the average price of a flat in Birmingham is around £154,000. Terraced houses sell for an average of £223,000. These prices make Birmingham an attractive place for first-time buyers.
Birmingham’s property prices remain lower overall than the UK average of £293,000 (at August 2024 levels according to the Office for National Statistics). They are also markedly lower than the average price for England (£310,000).
We hope our rankings of the best new build homes for sale in Birmingham has helped you in your property search. If you’re interested in learning more about life in the city, take a look at our guide below. From there, you’ll also be able to find all the latest property developments in the city.
Birmingham is located in the West Midlands in the heart of England. Often described as England’s second city it is a hub of business, tourism and importantly – is home to Cadburys dairy chocolate. Our Birmingham Area Guide looks at the residential regions of Read more about Birmingham
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