Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University and purpose-built student accommodation

Birmingham City University is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Birmingham. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 12 linked schemes. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves Birmingham City University students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

University

Birmingham City University

Birmingham, West Midlands~31,415 students

Birmingham City University is a large, diverse institution dedicated to practice-based learning, preparing students for future success. It serves as the university for Birmingham and the wider region, fostering social mobility and engaging with businesses and communities.

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About

Birmingham City University (BCU) is a public university in Birmingham, England. Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, it was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992.

PBSA Demand

Large post-92 base across split sites. Wider catchment and more price-sensitive — weaker schemes show voids first when new beds open.

Campus catchment

well supplied
Students
31,415
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
10,176
Beds / 100 students
32.4
Schemes tracked
12

More supplied catchment — about 32.4 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

City avg rent
£140-£200/week
City occupancy
94-97%
City yield range
5.5-7.0%
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Key Information

Coat of arms
Birmingham City University coat of arms
City
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Student population (approx)
31,415

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 10,176 beds

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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
The Emporium634< 0.1 miHello StudentBirmingham
Jennens Court596< 0.1 miNow StudentsBirmingham
Mary Sturge6770.2 miUnite StudentsBirmingham
Chamberlain Place5430.2 miPrestige Student LivingBirmingham
Scape Birmingham5000.2 miScapeBirmingham
Battery Park20270.2 miUnite StudentsBirmingham
Aston Student Village4870.3 mi—Birmingham
Unite Aston Student Village30670.4 miUnite StudentsBirmingham
Onyx5120.4 miPrestige Student LivingBirmingham
Vita Student Eastside3600.4 miVita StudentBirmingham
Compass2900.4 miMezzinoBirmingham
Canvas Old Fire Station4830.4 miCanvas StudentBirmingham

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