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Onyx Birmingham Address & Postcode
Onyx Birmingham, 60 Lancaster Street, Birmingham, B4 7BZ, United Kingdom
- Postcode for sat nav / taxi apps: B4 7BZ
- Area: Gun Quarter, on the northern edge of Birmingham city center – 0.24 miles from the centre itself
- What3Words-style landmark: the 23-story tower on Lancaster Street, directly off the A34 (Newtown Row), opposite the corner of Lancaster Street and Price Street
- Managed by: Prestige Student Living; bookable through House of Student
- Walk Times to Every University
Measured from 60 Lancaster Street, B4 7BZ:
University / Campus | Distance | On Foot | By Cycle |
ONCAMPUS Coventry (Birmingham centre) | 0.1 mi | 4 min | 2 min |
0.1–0.4 mi | 4–9 min | 2–5 min | |
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | 0.35 mi | 7 min | 3 min |
ACM Birmingham | 0.35 mi | 7 min | 3 min |
0.87 mi | 17 min | 6 min | |
BCU – City Centre Campus | 1.0 mi | 13–20 min | 5–7 min |
1.30 mi | 25 min | 9 min | |
Ulster University – Birmingham Campus | 1.40 mi | 27 min | 10 min |
1.42 mi | 27 min | 10 min | |
2.25 mi | 12 min bus | 15 min | |
University of Birmingham – Edgbaston | 3.84 mi | Train (below) | 25 min |
The headline: Aston University’s campus effectively starts across the A34 – most Aston students at Onyx Birmingham student accommodation reach their lectures in under 10 minutes without touching public transport.
For University of Birmingham students: walk 20 minutes (or take any city-center bus) to Birmingham New Street, then the Cross-City Line to University station – a 9-minute ride running every few minutes. Door to lecture hall in roughly 40 minutes.
Nearest Stations & Bus Stops
Transport | Name | From Onyx |
Bus stop | Price Street | 2 min. walk |
Bus stop | Aston University (Stop CR2) | 5-min walk |
Bus stops | Nelson Street / Charlotte Street (PR2) | 10–12 min walk |
Tram (West Midlands Metro) | St Chads | 8 min walk |
Train | Birmingham Snow Hill | 12 min walk |
Train | Birmingham New Street (national rail) | 20 min walk / 10 min bus |
Getting There on Move-In Day
- From Birmingham Airport (BHX): train from Birmingham International to New Street (~10 min), then a taxi to B4 7BZ (~8 min, £8–10). A direct taxi from the airport takes ~25 minutes.
- From New Street with luggage: a taxi is £6–8 and takes under 10 minutes – say, “Onyx, 60 Lancaster Street, B4 7BZ.”
- By car: Onyx sits just off the A34 Newtown Row, one minute from the A38(M) Aston Expressway – convenient for parents driving in from the M6 (Junction 6, ~5 minutes). On-site parking is limited and first-come-first-served, so confirm a space with the property team before move-in day.
What’s Within 5 Minutes of the Address
Tesco Express and E Plus Supermarket for groceries, Boots Pharmacy for essentials, Sue’s Cafe for coffee, and BRGRI for the post-deadline burger. The Bullring, Grand Central, and Birmingham’s main social streets are all within a 15-minute walk – one reason location is the single highest-rated category in Onyx Birmingham reviews.
Comparing locations across the city first? Browse all student accommodation in Birmingham or see options near Aston University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact address of Onyx Birmingham?
Onyx Birmingham is at 60 Lancaster Street, Birmingham, B4 7BZ, United Kingdom. Use “B4 7BZ” in any sat nav, Uber or taxi app — it takes you directly to the building entrance on Lancaster Street.
What is the postcode for Onyx Birmingham?
B4 7BZ. The building is in the Gun Quarter, on the northern edge of Birmingham city centre, directly off the A34.
How far is Onyx Birmingham from Aston University?
About 0.1 miles — a 4–9 minute walk depending on which building on campus you’re heading to. It’s one of the closest private student accommodations to Aston’s main campus.
What is the nearest train station to Onyx Birmingham?
Birmingham Snow Hill is the nearest, a 12-minute walk. Birmingham New Street — the main national hub — is a 20-minute walk or a short bus/taxi ride. The nearest tram stop is St Chads (8 minutes on foot).
Is Onyx Birmingham in the city centre?
Effectively, yes. The address is 0.24 miles from the city centre — the Bullring, New Street and Birmingham’s main shopping and social areas are all within a 15–20 minute walk, while the building itself sits in the quieter Gun Quarter, close to campus.
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