Moving to Birmingham
West Midlands, England
Getting around
West Midlands Metro tram, extensive bus network, and New Street station with frequent Avanti West Coast services to London Euston.
Commute to London: 1 hour 25 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Edgbaston
~£350,000Affluent area home to the famous cricket ground, Botanical Gardens, and large Victorian properties popular with professionals.
Moseley
~£310,000Village-like suburb with independent cafes, a popular farmers' market, and a strong community atmosphere.
Jewellery Quarter
~£235,000Historic creative quarter with converted workshops, independent bars, and a growing number of new-build apartments.
Harborne
~£340,000Family-friendly suburb with excellent schools, a high street full of independent shops, and good access to green space.
Digbeth
~£200,000Up-and-coming creative district undergoing major regeneration including the HS2 Curzon Street station.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Birmingham is £2,046 per year, set by Birmingham City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Birmingham has more canals than Venice, and the towpath walks are a great way to explore the city.
- The Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres are among the largest in the UK.
- Balti Triangle in Sparkbrook is famous for its authentic Balti restaurants.
- The Library of Birmingham is a stunning piece of architecture and free to visit.
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