Birmingham area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Birmingham start by searching our Birmingham area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Birmingham - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Birmingham is located in the West Midlands county of England and often described as the United Kingdom's Second City. With a population of just over one million people [1] , Birmingham is a culturally diverse city and the fourth most visited by foreign visitors in the UK. Well known for its prominence in the industrial revolution of Britain, the Birmingham economy of today relies mainly on the services sector with tourism and retail forming other major industries.
Temperatures in Birmingham reach average highs of 20 degrees celsius in summer and 4.5 degrees celsius in winter [2] . Birmingham does not typically experience an erratic climate, but there have been instances of tornadoes and heat waves in the past, while ding winter it snows.
Birmingham's public transport system includes railway, buses and canal systems. Birmingham International Airport is the UK's sixth largest airport and is located 5.5 miles [3]
Birmingham Property Market
The Birmingham property market has experienced growth over the past five years and the Birmingham rental market is considered to be quite strong. High-rise flats are plentiful in the city and make up a fair percentage of the Birmingham housing. Birmingham share apartments are in abundance due to the large student population.