Birmingham
Birmingham is the UK's second largest city, home to top universities and a vibrant, affordable student community.
1,144,900 population
80,000 students
Mild temperate climate
Student Life Score
85
out of 100
cost85
safety78
transport88
friendliness90
Monthly Cost of Living
🏠Accommodation£450 – £950£650
🍽️Food£150 – £320£220
🚌Transport£45 – £100£70
💡Utilities£60 – £140£90
🎭Entertainment£60 – £200£120
Estimated total / month£765 – £1,710 £1,150
Safety
Generally safe in central and student areas. Standard urban precautions at night.
Student-friendly areas
Selly Oak
Edgbaston
Harborne
Bournbrook
Jewellery Quarter
Transport
Trains
Birmingham New Street is a major UK rail hub with direct services nationwide.
Buses
Extensive National Express West Midlands network.
Airport
Birmingham Airport (BHX) connected by direct train in 12 minutes.
Things To Do
Bullring & Grand Central
shopping
Cadbury World
attraction
Cannon Hill Park
park
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
museum