Smithfield Birmingham
Developer: Lendlease
£1.9bn city-centre regeneration delivering 3,000+ new homes, public squares, leisure and a new market hall on the historic wholesale-markets site.
New Homes in Birmingham
The UK's fastest-growing regional new-build market
Birmingham is the UK's second city and one of the most active new-build markets outside London. Major regeneration around Smithfield, Eastside and Digbeth — plus the future HS2 Curzon Street station — is reshaping the city centre and driving sustained demand for apartments and family homes. Buyers get significantly more space per pound than in the South East, with strong rental yields for investors and direct trains to London in around 80 minutes.
14 active developments From £200k West Midlands
Featured developments in Birmingham
Snow Hill Wharf
by Berkeley Homes
Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6LQ
Glasswater Locks
by Berkeley Homes
Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7RQ
Landrow Place
by John Lewis Partnership
Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1EE
One Eastside
by PIC
Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4EH
U&A
by Dandara Living
Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 6RG
Enclave: Birmingham City
by Enclave
Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 6SN
320 homes
Birmingham property market in 2026
5-year outlook: B1 city-centre prices grew 11.3% in the last year alone
The £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration will deliver 3,000+ homes, while Digbeth and Eastside are forecast to lead 2026 price growth on the back of the HS2 station opening and Metro extension. 80% of buyers transact in the £150k–£440k range.
Why buy a new home in Birmingham?
- ✓ HS2 Curzon Street will put London Euston ~49 minutes away once open
- ✓ Five universities and 73,000+ students underpin the rental market
- ✓ Major employers including HSBC UK HQ, Deutsche Bank, BBC, PwC and JLR
- ✓ Lower entry prices than Manchester or Bristol with comparable growth
- ✓ Extensive Metro tram and Cross-City rail network
Transport & commuting
Birmingham is the most connected city in the UK outside London. New Street is a hub for Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway services, the Metro extension is opening up Eastside, and HS2 Curzon Street will revolutionise journey times to London from 2030.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| London Euston | ~1h 21m | Avanti West Coast |
| Manchester Piccadilly | ~1h 30m | CrossCountry |
| Birmingham Airport | ~10m | Train |
| Bristol Temple Meads | ~1h 25m | CrossCountry |
Schools in Birmingham
Birmingham has a wide spread of Ofsted-rated Outstanding state schools plus strong selective grammar provision, particularly in Sutton Coldfield and Edgbaston.
- King Edward VI Five Ways (selective, Outstanding)
- King Edward VI Aston (selective grammar)
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Sutton Coldfield)
- St Philip's Sixth Form College
- University of Birmingham, Aston University, BCU
Major new-build schemes in Birmingham
Beorma Quarter, Digbeth
Developer: Salhia Real Estate
Mixed-use scheme of luxury apartments completing in 2026 next to the future HS2 Curzon Street station.
Snow Hill Wharf
Developer: Berkeley Homes
Canalside one, two and three-bed apartments at Snow Hill — one of the city's most popular new-build addresses for professionals.
Things to do in Birmingham
- • Bullring & Grand Central — UK's largest city-centre shopping district outside London
- • Birmingham Symphony Hall and Library of Birmingham
- • Cadbury World in Bournville
- • The Custard Factory creative quarter in Digbeth
- • Sutton Park — 2,400 acres of National Nature Reserve
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Birmingham
How much does a new build home cost in Birmingham?
The average new-build home in Birmingham sold for £308,000 between April 2025 and March 2026, about 8% more than older properties. City-centre apartments typically start from around £200,000 for a one-bed, with three-bed family houses in outer suburbs from £280,000.
Is Birmingham a good place to buy a new build?
Yes — Birmingham combines stronger price growth than the national average, deep rental demand from five universities and major employers, and one of the most ambitious regeneration pipelines in Europe. HS2 will materially improve London commutability from 2030.
Which areas of Birmingham are seeing the most new homes?
Digbeth, Eastside, Smithfield and Snow Hill dominate city-centre supply, while Sutton Coldfield, Longbridge and Selly Oak see the bulk of new family-home schemes.
How long is the train from Birmingham to London?
Avanti West Coast runs direct services from Birmingham New Street to London Euston in around 1 hour 21 minutes today. HS2 will cut this to ~49 minutes when the new Curzon Street station opens.