affordwhere
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. U.K.
  4. /
  5. Birmingham
  6. /
  7. Jewellery Quarter

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham: Neighborhood Guide for Expats

Historic creative district. Trendy cafes, independent shops, and converted loft apartments.

Commute to Center

10 min

walk

Safety Rating

4/5

Safe

Vibe

creativetrendyhistoric

Rent Prices in Jewellery Quarter

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts are directly with the landlord or housing company. Second-hand (sublet) contracts are typically more expensive.

Apartment SizeFirst-Hand RentSecond-Hand Rent
1 Bedroom£850 - £1,000/mo£900 - £1,100/mo
2 Bedrooms£1,100 - £1,300/mo£1,200 - £1,450/mo
3 Bedrooms£1,400 - £1,700/mo£1,550 - £1,850/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is rent in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham?
A 1-bedroom apartment in Jewellery Quarter costs £900 - £1,100/month (second-hand contract) or £850 - £1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,200 - £1,450/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,550 - £1,850/month.
Is Jewellery Quarter safe for expats?
Jewellery Quarter has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe). It is generally considered a safe area for expats and families.
How long is the commute from Jewellery Quarter to Birmingham center?
The commute from Jewellery Quarter to Birmingham city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.
What is Jewellery Quarter like to live in?
Historic creative district. Trendy cafes, independent shops, and converted loft apartments. The neighborhood is known for being creative, trendy, historic.

Other Neighborhoods in Birmingham

Digbeth

8 min walk to center

1BR from £800/mo

creativenightliferegeneration

Moseley

15 min bus to center

1BR from £750/mo

bohemianvillagefamilies

Harborne

20 min bus to center

1BR from £750/mo

suburbanfamilieslocal

Edgbaston

12 min bus to center

1BR from £900/mo

affluentleafyuniversity

Selly Oak

15 min train to center

1BR from £650/mo

studentsaffordableuniversity

Calculate What You Can Afford in Birmingham

Enter your salary to see your net pay, budget breakdown, and which neighborhoods fit your budget.

Try the Birmingham Calculator
affordwhere

Know what your salary buys before you move. Take-home pay, neighborhoods, and savings across 175+ cities in 33 countries.

Updated Mar 2026

Explore

  • Calculator
  • Blog
  • Data sources
  • Benchmarks

Countries

AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCyprusCzechiaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyHong KongIndiaIndonesiaIrelandItalyJapanMalaysiaMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalSingaporeSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanThailandUAEU.K.U.S.A.Vietnam

Company

  • About
  • Testimonials
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms

© 2026 AffordWhere. Estimates only, not financial advice.

2026 tax rules • Mar 2026 rent data