Living in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Birmingham dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,000/month — roughly 14% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,200 - £1,450/month and three-bedrooms £1,550 - £1,850/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Birmingham areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the creative, trendy, historic tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Selly Oak. For a shorter commute, see Digbeth.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Jewellery Quarter as the nearest rail stop, Saint Georges Park as nearby green space and Costcutter as the nearest supermarket around the Jewellery Quarter reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

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) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

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. In our data it is tagged as creative, trendy, historic.