iQ Broderick House, Birmingham

Just southwest of Birmingham City Centre, iQ Broderick House offers a lively setting with shops, restaurants and cultural spots nearby. This student accommodation in Birmingham is a practical choice for students who want to balance university life with city exploration. University College Birmingham is around a 20 min walk away, while Five Ways station is just five minutes away. With study rooms, a cinema room, social spaces and bills including Wi-Fi, it makes settling into student life feel simpler.

Where is iQ Broderick House accommodation located?

This residence is located at 140 Bath Row, Birmingham B15 1NQ, United Kingdom, which is in the Ladywood area, just to the southwest of Birmingham city centre. Birmingham is officially the youngest city in Europe. Nearly 40% of its entire population is under the age of 25. This massive youth presence shapes the city’s nightlife, food scene, and music culture, ensuring it offers the perfect place for a budget-friendly student lifestyle. The best thing about the location is that the students are just 5 minutes away from Five Ways train station, making the whole city accessible. UCB is within walking distance (20 minutes), and UWTSD and Aston University are both about 7 minutes by bike. If you need food, Sainsbury's (0.4 miles, 10 min walk), Tesco (0.2 miles, 5 min walk) and Morrisons (0.5 miles, 11 min walk) are close by for groceries, and Costa Coffee (0.4 miles) and Nando's (0.2 miles) are a short walk for a quick bite. iQ Broderick House Birmingham offers a convenient home away from home, especially for students leaving their home for the first time.

Why should students choose iQ Broderick House accommodation?

Birmingham students looking for a connected home with all the arrangements in place before they even move in prefer this residence. At iQ Broderick House student accommodation you can begin your day with a study session in the dedicated study rooms or unwind after a long day of lectures in the cinema room. The games area and social spaces provide you with space to relax without leaving the building when you need to rest. The journey to class is really simple, as Five Ways station is only a 5 minute walk and trains run to the University of Birmingham. Broad Street's bars and clubs are within 10 minutes walking distance for downtime, and there is a Mailbox shopping centre nearby for coffee or a stroll. This residence is a home where the practical matters are taken care of, and you can concentrate on your studies.

This housing is a student favourite for the following reasons:

Prime Location: 5 mins to Five Ways station (1 stop from the University of Birmingham), 20 min to UCB.

Social & Study Spaces: Study rooms, cinema room, games area and social spaces for productivity and downtime.

All-Inclusive Living: Electricity, water and superfast Wi-Fi are included.

Security & Support: 24/7 security, staffed reception, secure door access and dedicated wellbeing support allow you to relax and focus on your studies.

Practical facilities: Parcel collection, laundry room and secure bike store make everyday life easier.

Which universities and colleges are close to iQ Broderick House?

The nearest university to iQ Broderick House accommodation is University College Birmingham (UCB), which is about a 20 min walk away. Also, students at University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) - Birmingham Campus can also easily reach campus within a 19 min walk. Birmingham Central Library (0.8 miles, 17 min walk) is open to all in Birmingham and is available for quiet study, so you don't need to be affiliated with one university to access it. UK universities like the University of Birmingham have tuition fees that are significantly higher for international students, typically ranging from £14,000 to over £28,000 per year, depending on the institution and course. Students from the UK, on the other hand, pay a maximum of £9,790 per year. Marketing is a potential career path here, with The Mind Collective providing full-time 12-month internships for students, alongside part-time hospitality around the city centre and campus jobs through Worklink at the University of Birmingham, which pays £13.45 per hour and invests more than £2.5 million each year in student employment. This is a snapshot of the universities that surround this student accommodation Birmingham City Centre:

Which cafes, attractions, and hangout spots are near iQ Broderick House residence?

There are many student favourite restaurants like Nando's (0.2 miles, 5 min walk), Varanasi (0.3 miles, 6 min walk) and Five Guys (0.2 miles, 5 min walk) are nearby, when cooking is the last thing you want to do after a long day of lectures. There are plenty of places to eat, drink and relax in Birmingham's city centre without having to use a car. The Bullring and Grand Central shopping mall (0.8 miles, 17 min walk), which has more than 160 shops and restaurants, is just around the corner from iQ Broderick House. The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (0.8 miles) is an 18 min walk and is free to enter for a culture fix. If you need a break from studying, Five Ways Community Park (0.1 miles, 2 min walk) and Sunset Park (0.3 miles, 6 min walk) are both within walking distance for a few hours away from the screen. The Hippodrome Theatre (0.8 miles, 16 min walk) is home to major touring shows and a great choice for spending time on a fun Friday night. Live music is available at the O2 Academy (0.6 miles, 12 min walk) and Symphony Hall (0.6 miles, 13 min walk) for gigs and concerts. Here are a few places you can check out near this student accommodation in UK:

• Digbeth Creative Quarter & Custard Factory (1.4 miles): alternative bars, indie shops and street food stalls line the streets of this popular hang-out for students on a Saturday night.
• National SEA LIFE Centre (0.6 miles): A vibrant, underwater adventure with an ocean tunnel and thousands of creatures with deep entry discounts for university students.
• Jewellery Quarter (1.3 miles): A national heritage site brimming with workshop tours, museums and indie cafes, with a lot of sight and sound exploration at very reasonable prices at the weekends.
• Symphony Hall & Brindleyplace (0.6 miles): A world-class concert hall, surrounded by lively, canal-front restaurants, it has cheap tickets available at the last minute for orchestra and live music events.

How well-connected is iQ Broderick House student accommodation for daily travel?

Bus stops like Bexhill Grove (335 ft, 2 min walk) and Five Ways Station (0.2 miles, 5 min walk) are nearby, offering access to buses throughout the city. This student housing is an ideal location for exploring the city without the need to have a personal vehicle. Five Ways train station is a 5 min walk and then just one stop away from University station for the University of Birmingham, which is about a 15 min journey. Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 14.9 miles out and takes around 27 minutes to get there by car. Students tend to spend approximately £14 - £17/week. If you like to explore the city on your own two wheels, West Midlands Cycle Hire (0.2 miles, 4 min walk) has docking stations throughout the city centre. Plus, the housing has cycle storage for residents who have their own bikes. Here is a list of transit stops near iQ Broderick House residence that students often use:

What does the rent at iQ Broderick House cover?

All utility bills, including water, electricity, and Wi-Fi, are covered in your rent at this accommodation, making day-to-day living more convenient for busy student schedules. This setup can make weekly spending more predictable, particularly considering the cost of living in Birmingham, UK, is around £260 - £417/week. What’s more, booking your accommodation with University Living lets you enjoy special student deals.

• Rent Inclusion: Electricity, water, superfast Wi-Fi.
• Amenities: Study rooms, games area, social spaces, cinema room, on-site reception, parcel collection, laundry room, secure bike store, social events, dedicated wellbeing support, secure bike storage.
• Safety & Security: 24/7 security, 24/7 staff presence, staffed reception, secure door access.

What type of students should choose iQ Broderick House accommodation?

iQ Broderick House accommodation is a good fit for students who want city life within easy reach but still need a comfortable place to focus and recharge. With dedicated study rooms, social spaces and handy transport links, it suits students who like having their daily essentials close by without giving up their independence. It is also a reassuring choice for those moving away from home for the first time.

Students who will feel at home here include:

• Campus Commuters: Students who prefer a short walk to UCB and easy cycling routes to nearby universities.
• Social Butterflies: Those who enjoy meeting friends in shared spaces, the games area and cinema room.
• Focused Learners: Students who appreciate dedicated study rooms for quiet sessions between lectures and deadlines.
• City Explorers: Those who love discovering Birmingham’s museums, shopping centres, live music and weekend hangouts.
• First-Time Movers: Students who value staffed reception, security and wellbeing support while settling into independent living.
• Budget-Conscious Planners: Those who prefer having electricity, water and Wi-Fi included in their rent.
• Public Transport Users: Students who want Five Ways station nearby for convenient journeys across the city.
• Food Lovers: Those who enjoy having casual restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores within walking distance.
• Active Students: Residents who like cycling around Birmingham and having secure bike storage close at hand.
• Independent Living Seekers: Students who want practical facilities, parcel collection and laundry on-site to simplify everyday routines.