Living in Moseley, 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 £850/month — roughly 3% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,000 - £1,200/month and three-bedrooms £1,300 - £1,550/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as 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 bohemian, village, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Moseley Village as the nearest rail stop, Seven Streets Pocket Park as nearby green space and O.A.K Superstore as the nearest supermarket around the Moseley 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 Moseley, Birmingham?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Moseley costs £750 - £950/month (second-hand contract) or £700 - £850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,000 - £1,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,300 - £1,550/month.

Is Moseley safe for expats?

Moseley 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 Moseley to Birmingham center?

The commute from Moseley to Birmingham city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Moseley like to live in?

Bohemian village feel with independent shops, farmers market, and leafy streets. In our data it is tagged as bohemian, village, families.