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.
Plenty of attractions are found in Birmingham, with a variety of Museums, Sporting facilities, Art Galleries, Food & Beverage restaurants, Music venues and Shopping Malls. Residents and tourists can explore the likes of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Bullring Shopping Centre, The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and over 300 restaurants in Birmingham city centre.
Just like most major cities, there are always good and bad parts. Birmingham is known to be safe overall, however, there is a high crime rate recorded in the city centre due to its large population. The city has a 35% higher crime rate than the rest of the West Midlands, and a 44% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Birmingham offers a wide selection of parking spaces for either an hourly, daily, or monthly fee. Residents can find secure parking at Vesey Car Park, Adam Street Car Park, New canal Car Park and Coventry Street Car Park, which are all within 15 minutes of the city centre.
Great nightlife is on offer in Birmingham, with a mix of Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs. Some popular venues include Reflex Birmingham, Rosies, Bambu Nightclub, Tunnel Club and VOID. Residents can also travel to the surrounding areas of Coventry, Worcester or Nottingham for even more evening entertainment options.
Families have an impressive choice of primary and secondary schools across the Birmingham area. There are 21 primary schools with an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating, all located within 3 miles of the city centre. Higher education is also offered in and around the city, with the University of Birmingham, Aston University, University of Wolverhampton and Coventry University.
Residents and dog walkers have a lovely selection of local parks to discover. Nearby large green areas include Cannon Hill Park, Handsworth Park, Highbury Park and Summerfield Park, all of which allow furry friends and adventurers to explore.
With the 3 main train stations of Birmingham New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street, an extensive bus & tram network, a National Express coach station, and Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham city provides plenty of transport options making it incredibly easy for residents and commuters to get about.