Birmingham is more than just the other end of the HS2 railway — it’s a vibrant city in its own right, and a jewel in the West Midlands crown. It’s not just that property is more affordable than London — though it is — but the cost of living, too, is much lower, and it’s easier for residents to find good schools. The West Midlands is an urbanised county, but the green belt that separates Coventry from the rest of the county has retained a rural character, and there are numerous villages to choose from, as well as many urban parks and nature reserves. Across the region, the Office for National Statistics reports that ratings of personal well-being have improved for all measures, and the West Midlands also reports the lowest average anxiety rating in England for the financial year ending in 2015.
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough which is located in the West Midlands region of England, around 100 miles from London. Having been named the second largest city in the UK that is home to over a million people living in the centre alone, Birmingham prides itself on the endless attractions, rich industrial heritage and strong cultural significance that is on offer. Reidents are also treated to a range of accommodations dotted across Birmingham, with options including new developments and industrial conversions in the city centre or larger family homes in surrounding areas like Sutton Coldfield.
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough located in the county of West Midlands, in the West Midlands Region of England. Situated 24 miles South-West of Leicester, 11 miles North of Warwick, and 94 miles North-West of London, Coventry is the most central city in England which is rich in culture, ethnically diverse and has a long history. After the devastation caused by the WWII bombing in 1940, Coventry gradually recovered and redeveloped once again into a major centre of British industry. Previously known as ‘The City of Three Spires’, Coventry is home to the 3 spires of Holy Trinity Church, St. Michael's Cathedral, and Christ Church, which all still stand today. With a range of different accommodations including townhouses, converted properties, detached and semi-detached homes along with apartments, Coventry caters to a wide group of residents who may be at different stages of their life.
Wolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands, in the West-Central region of England. Wolverhampton was best known for its role in the Industrial Revolution, where it became a hub for coal mining, vehicle manufacturing and steel production. The city has since grown the economy from engineering, with a large aerospace industry, as well as the service sector, and was granted city status in 2000 after developing from its days as a West Midlands market town. Compared to most other major cities within the UK, Wolverhampton has significantly lower-priced properties and offers a range of accommodations, including period detached, semi-detached and terraced homes, along with modern and converted flats & apartments, which are all suited to students, professionals and families alike.