Student Accommodation Birmingham

You will probably be relieved to hear that there are actually a lot of choices when it comes to student accommodation in Birmingham – and the options available are amongst some of the most affordable and cheapest in the whole of the UK. Many of the student accommodation we have on our website is located close to Birmingham City University and the University of Birmingham – with the centre of Birmingham only being a few bus stops away.

A quick search for university accommodation in Birmingham shows a wide range of options available, from budget-friendly studio apartments to shared houses – all of which are value for money. There really is something to suit everyone. You can choose from a wide range of suitable student properties in Birmingham, at a reasonable price, with comfort guaranteed.

Birmingham has such a wide range of higher education establishments means that it also has a large student population – around 80000 students call Birmingham their home. This number is growing all the time. This is another reason why student accommodation is so plentiful in Birmingham. The city wants to ensure all its students are safely housed in affordable locations that are well connected to the surrounding area, thanks to excellent public transport links.

Student Travel in Birmingham

Talking about student travel in Birmingham, you’ll be pleased to hear that Birmingham has a massive selection of travel options, including buses, trains, and trams. This is great news as most of the student accommodation is located around the city, but you can quickly get anywhere you need to go with the help of the public transport system (which is excellent value for money). There are also plenty of cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings, making it easy to get around under your own steam.

Popular student locations in Birmingham

There are three main areas where students tend to live in Birmingham, and these are:

• City Centre. As with most major cities, many student accommodations are located around the city centre – although, in Birmingham, they tend to be reasonable value for money. There are loads to keep you entertained as well, from world-class shopping at the Bullring mall to live comedy at the Comedy Loft, or you can dance the night away at the Flapper

• Digbeth. Digbeth’s cool and quirky quarter is behind the iconic Selfridges building, and it’s steeped in industrial history. Some of the best independent businesses in the city have their home here and Digbeth Dining Club.

• Selly Oak. Slightly out of the city centre, about a 15-minute train ride actually, Selly Oak is popular with students. It is where the main campus of the University of Birmingham is located. It is also home to the Battery Retail Park and has some great pubs and green spaces to keep you entertained

Things for Students to do in Birmingham

There are many things to do in Birmingham when you’re not in lectures! Birmingham is home to two fantastic museums, full of art and other exciting things – one is the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and the other is the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Birmingham also boasts an eclectic nightlife, with many bars, clubs, and pubs to cater to all tastes. The variety of food available here is also wide, with flavours from Australia to Turkey to tickle your tastebuds.

So, if you are a student studying at Birmingham City University North campus or Newman University, check out the student accommodation we have that is close to the city’s excellent transport networks. Explore the different properties we have available and get the best out of your university experience with Accommodation for Students.