Birmingham B19

With a population of over 1.2 million, Birmingham is the UK’s second city. In addition, 170,000 people commute into the city centre every day. It boasts the UK’s second largest student population with five universities and 65,000 students residing there.

Birmingham has become a hotspot not only for students but also for companies looking to relocate their businesses. Birmingham has seen giants such as HSBC, BT, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank establishing offices. Upcoming developments in and around the city centre include Paradise District, a £750m project which includes 370 homes, Soho Wharf, a £165m urban regeneration scheme which includes 750 new homes, and Eastside Locks (a £450m project around the Education Quarter with 769 new homes).