Student Accommodation Birmingham
Book your student accommodation in Birmingham easily with Casita. The city is one of the UK’s best-kept secrets for students. There are many student-friendly neighbourhoods with plenty of student accommodation options to choose from. Our student accommodation options include single rooms, shared rooms, flats, studios, en-suites, and more.
Casita’s student accommodation Birmingham has all the amenities you need, including Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, secure bike storage, an on-site gym, a games area, and many more. Just reach out to our accommodation experts team, who is available 24/7 for you.
About Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the major cities. It is second only to London in terms of inner-city population and also has the second most populous metropolitan area in the UK. The city is rich in history and is well-known as an industrial hub since the 18th century and still acts as a leader in retail and trade. The city is among England’smost visited places to shop and has plenty of world-class restaurants and shops. Also, Birmingham city hosts over 50 festivals each year, including the Birmingham International Jazz Festival.
Best Places to Live in Birmingham
Aston Street
Aston Road is located in the West Midlands region of England. It is close to Aston University with many restaurants, shops, and places of interest in the area. Some of our student accommodation options in the area include The Old Fire Station Roost and Lakeside Unite.
Selly Oak
This is an industrial and residential area in southwest Birmingham, England. The area gains its name from the Selly Oak ward and includes the neighbourhoods of Bournbrook, Selly Park, and Ten Acres. The University of Birmingham is close by and some of our student accommodation options around there are The Recording Rooms and Host Student Apartments.
Edgbaston
Edgbaston is a neighbourhood that has plenty of green areas, including Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It is a spot for sports fans as it is home to Edgbaston Cricket Ground as well as the oldest lawn tennis club in the world, the Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Society.
Cost of Living in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the top student destinations in the UK. However, the cost of living in Birmingham is cheaper than the cost of living in other major cities. A single person is likely to spend around 640.28£ without rent to cover expenses, including groceries, food, and transportation. Living in Birmingham as a student is relatively less expensive than living in London, making it a better choice for students on a budget. Also, there are many affordable student houses in Birmingham, studio student apartments, Birmingham student flats, and other options.
Transport In Birmingham
Transport options in the city are plenty both inside and outside the city. Students can travel by train from and to the city and travel by metro inside the city. West Midlands trains are the main train service in Birmingham. If you jump on a train in Birmingham there is a high probability it will be a West Midlands train. Additionally, cycling is available using the maps provided by the city’s councillor. Students can download the family-friendly cycling maps from the government website. Walk-it App is a very suitable application for walking lovers in case you are close to the place you wish to visit.
Student Life in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the best cities to study in, with a massive student population and a vivid cultural scene. Student life in Birmingham is never dull. With a great selection of culinary delights from around the world, a vibrant nightlife with comedy clubs as well as a thriving live music scene, having your student accommodation Birmingham will be a great decision.
Attractions in Birmingham
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Opened in 1885, the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is considered one of the best museums outside London. It has a fine collection of works of art by Pre-Raphaelite painters, as well as artwork from the 17th to 19th centuries and sculptures by Rodin and James Tower.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
These 19th-century gardens are one of the top tourist attractions in the city. The Botanical Gardens are spread across 15 acres in the suburbs of Edgbaston. It is home to more than 7,000 plants from across the globe, including a collection of bonsai trees that has a 250 years old tree among them.
Royal Shakespeare Company (The RSC)
The theatre is one of the best places to visit if you are interested in watching some of the finest performances. There are performances and plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as a wide range of original works and plays from contemporary writers.
Birmingham Universities
Here are five of the most popular Universities in Birmingham. You will also find a description of each university's local train links and places of interest. You can also check the Birmingham student accommodation options we have near the University of your choice.
University of Birmingham
Our Birmingham housing options are within 500 metres of the University of Birmingham.
Selly Oak Train Station within 500 metres - West Midlands Trains.
Places of Interest within one Mile: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, and Winterbourne House and Garden.
Aston University
Our Birmingham accommodation are within 400 metres of the university.
Birmingham Snow Hill Train Station within 500 metres - Chilterns Railways, West Midlands Trains.
Birmingham Moor Street Train Station within 500 metres - Chilterns Railways, West Midlands Trains.
Places of Interest within one Mile: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Birmingham City University
Our Birmingham student accommodation options are within 400 metres of the university.
Jewellery Quarter Train Station within 500 metres - Chilterns Railways, West Midlands Trains.
Birmingham Moor Street Train Station within 500 metres - Chilterns Railways, West Midlands Trains.
Places of Interest within one Mile: Jewellery Quarter, Library of Birmingham, National Sea Life Centre Birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and Escape Live Birmingham.
Newman University
Two Birmingham student accommodation options are found within one mile of the university.
Bourneville Station within one Mile - West Midlands Trains.
Places of Interest within one Mile: Cadbury’s World, Bourneville, Shenley Green, and Woodgate Valley Country Park.
University College Birmingham
Casita’s options for student accommodation in Birmingham are within 400 metres of the university.
Birmingham New Street Train Station within 500 metres - Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales.
Birmingham Snow Hill Train Station within 500 metres - Chilterns Railways, West Midlands Trains.
Birmingham Moor Street Train Station within 500 metres - Chilterns Railways, West Midlands Trains.
Places of Interest within one Mile: Mailbox Birmingham, National Sea Life Centre Birmingham, IKON Gallery, Legoland Discovery Centre, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Nearby Cities
Besides having facilities for student flats in Birmingham, Casita offers student accommodation in these UK cities as well: Sheffield, Manchester, Stockton on tees, Nottingham, Derby, and Liverpool.