Volume Works, Birmingham
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About the Property
Volume Works Birmingham is located on Hanley St, Birmingham, United Kingdom. This premium student accommodation in Birmingham offers studios with excellent amenities. Students prefer Volume Works Birmingham because it's close to the University of Law - Birmingham (a 3-minute drive away) and Aston University (a 6-minute drive away).
Birmingham has a multicultural atmosphere with academic institutions and employment opportunities. The city offers programs in Medicine, Law, Business (MBA), and Sports Sciences. Currently, the employment rate for Birmingham is 66.5% (theeiu.org). The average cost of living for students, excluding rent, is between £440 and £480 per month. The Student Living Plus card helps you save on food and drinks, and use the Guild of Students' Community Breakfast initiatives for free. There are around 1,00,000 students in Birmingham. (University of Birmingham Money Advice). The crime index is 64.02, and the safety index is 35.98 (Numbeo)
Features
Volume Works Birmingham provides studio rooms with a private bathroom and kitchen. Studios include a double bed, study area, and a Smart TV. The bathroom includes a shower. The property offers shared amenities like an outdoor bike store and secure parking. Super-fast Wi-Fi up to 250Mbps helps you work and connect easily without interruptions. The Resident’s Cinema entertains, and a 24/7 gym helps you stay fit and healthy. The Video Door Entry System at Volume Works student accommodation Birmingham helps keep you safe. The utility bills include important expenses like Wi-Fi, electricity, heating and water.
Location and What's Hot?
Volume Works Birmingham student accommodation is conveniently located, with Birmingham City University a 9-minute drive away and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire an 8-minute drive away. You can shop for groceries and other essentials at Tesco Express or E Plus Supermarket. For medicines, pharmacies like Ultiman and Boots Pharmacy are located nearby. The Heartlands Hospital is a 14-minute drive away from this accommodation near Birmingham City University.
You can spend your coffee break at cafes like Sue’s Cafe or Elkab Cafe. For varied dining options, explore nearby restaurants such as Fumari Lounge and Modern Restaurant & Cafe. The Empress Restaurant Newtown is a West African restaurant, while Suffs Halal is a popular takeout restaurant. Other famous restaurants include Sunflower Kitchen, The Cluster Kitchen, and Trillium Restaurant. The Barrel Bar and Grill and The Wolf are famous night-out spots.
During weekends and holidays, you can explore famous tourist spots. Victoria Square is a beautiful central Birmingham square with a town hall and art gallery. Visit the National SEA LIFE Center Birmingham, which features ocean exhibits for all ages. You can also explore The Coffin Works, Brindley Place Foundations, and the Birmingham Walk of Stars. Volume Works Birmingham apartments are also close to shopping malls like Mode Luxury Shopper, Great Western Arcade, and Jruk.
Commute
Public transportation is highly convenient and reliable here. You can reach the Lower Loveday Street bus stop in a 2-minute walk, and Birmingham Snow Hill travel terminals in a 10-minute walk. The nearest West Midlands Metro stop, St Chads Tram Stop, is an 11-minute walk away and connects students to the central Library, the Jewellery Quarter, and Wolverhampton. The Student Swift Card helps students save on travel costs. The National Express West Midlands Student Bus Pass and Termly Student Season Ticket offer discounts on bus and train travel.
Amenities
Shared Community And Utilities
Fitness And Recreation
Security
Bills Included
Room Types (7)
Studio
Studio Edition I Plus
Studio Edition II
Studio Edition II Plus
Studio Edition III
Studio Edition III Plus
Studio Edition IV
House Rules
Payment and Fees
Booking Deposit
For 2026/27 AY: A £99 advance rent/holding fee is payable at the time of booking. This payment is not a security deposit. The £99 is deducted from the total contract value as the first rent instalment. The booking is confirmed once the £99 payment has been received.
Security Deposit
No security deposit is required.
Pay In Instalment
For 2026/27 AY: The payment plan consists of a total of 5 instalments.
Mode Of Payment
Rent is collected via GoCardless. Payments are made by Direct Debit from the student's preferred bank account.
Guarantor Requirement
A guarantor is required when rent is not paid in full in advance. UK guarantor requirements: Must live and work in the UK. Must be 21–75 years old. Minimum annual earnings of £23,873.60. Good credit history. Proof of residence for the previous 3 years. Students paying the full rent in advance: Guarantor only requires proof of address and photo ID. The guarantor does not need to be UK-based. Students unable to provide a guarantor may use an approved third-party guarantor service such as Housing Hand (service fee may apply).
Additional Fees
A £100 administration fee may be charged when processing a replacement tenant for a tenancy transfer. Dual occupancy fee: £15 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Volume Works, Birmingham
