Home of Peaky Blinders, Birmingham was called The City of Thousand Trades during the Industrial Revolution. Even now, its metropolitan area is the second-largest economy in the country, attracting people from all around the UK who search for job opportunities.
Second biggest city in the United Kingdom by population, Birmingham always brims with life and energy. Part of the reason might be a large population of young people who come to Birmingham to study in the universities. The city is also well-known for its cultural institutions, such as the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Library of Birmingham, and Symphony Hall. Busy and vibrant, Birmingham has plenty to offer to its permanent residents and tourists from all around the world.
As you remember, Birmingham is the city of students and working people — out of 1.149 mln, 64.3% of the population in the city are those of working age. 22.7% are children, and 13.0% — retirees. Also, Birmingham is a very ethnically and religiously diverse city, as it has the largest Muslim, Buddhist, and Sikh community in the UK apart from London.
There are five main universities in Birmingham: University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham, Newman University, Aston University, and Birmingham City University. There are also campuses of other prominent universities in the city, both public and private, such as Open University and the University of Law. Of course, you can add to this list various colleges, primary and secondary schools — Birmingham has them in abundance.
Various areas of the city are well-connected to each other thanks to the broad network of buses and a light rail system. What’s more, being located in the West Midlands, Birmingham is a major hub when it comes to highways and railways — it is easy to get to any point of the UK from here! Even though the city does not have an underground metro system, you can enjoy alternative means of transport, such as a boat and waterbus, as Birmingham is all about canals!
Rent Price | Apr | vs Last Month |
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1 bed rentals | £658 | -8.4% |
2 bed rentals | £905 | -11.6% |
3 bed rentals | £1,011 | -1.8% |
4+ bed rentals | £1,911 | +3.4% |
Over the Apr 2022, the average rent for an apartment in/near Birmingham, UK decreased by 2% to £1,105.
Breaking it down in details, we now see that the average price for 1-bed apartment stands at £658 with no changes this month. Pricing for 2-bed apartment remains the same, a place of this size will still cost you £905. Reports state that an average 3-bed apartment pricing did not change, so you can still get yourself one for £1,011. Consequently, we now see that the 4- and more bed apartments pricing stays the same, so you can still face an estimate price around £1,911 for a big-family home.
Rent Type Price | Apr | vs Last Month |
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Apartment rentals | £1,078 | -1.1% |
Room rentals | £380 | +14.5% |
Loft rentals | £694 | +10.7% |
House rentals | £1,450 | -14.9% |
Condo rentals | £2,683 | +93% |
Townhouse rentals | £1,579 | N/A |
Looking at the median rent price for an apartment in Birmingham, UK, you can note that it remains flat with a price tag of £1,078. The median rent for a house is still £1,450 with no significant changes this month. Condo for rent is now available for the same pricing as previously — £2,683. The median rent for a loft did not face significant changes this time, it now still goes for £694. If you’re looking for a room, the price tag still starts at £380. The median price did not change this time. Townhouse rent pricing didn’t change, the price still starts at £1,579.
The Jewellery Quarter is not only a manufacturer of 40% of the jewels made in the UK and an amazing place for those seeking a central location in Birmingham. The properties here might be a bit pricey, but you will not regret it!