Onyx Birmingham, Birmingham

Onyx Birmingham is one of the most strategically positioned student residences in the UK - sitting just 0.24 miles from Birmingham City Centre at 60 Lancaster Street, Birmingham B4 7AT. For students who want to be close to their university, close to everything the city offers, and settled into accommodation that actually feels worth paying for, Onyx accommodation delivers on all three. Ensuite rooms start from £159/week, studios from £219/week, with every utility bill included in the price.

This is not a generic student block. The Onyx Birmingham building rises high above the city and comes with a genuine list of amenities - a cinema room, a 24th-floor sky lounge, a rooftop terrace, an on-site gym, a games room, study rooms, and a private dining space - all inside one building, a short walk from campus and the city centre. Whether you are searching for onyx student accommodation as a first-year, a returning student, or an international student arriving in Birmingham for the first time, this property has been built with your full university experience in mind.

Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and home to more than 80,000 students across five major universities, over 20,000 of whom are international students. It has a strong job market, a growing tech and finance sector, and a cost of living that is significantly lower than London — making it one of the best cities in the UK to study in. Choosing the right base matters, and Onyx Birmingham accommodation puts you right at the centre of it all.

Room Types at Onyx Apartments Birmingham

Onyx apartments Birmingham offers a wide range of room types across two categories — ensuite rooms in shared cluster flats, and fully private studios. Every room is fully furnished, all bills included, and move-in ready from day one.

Ensuite Rooms — from £159/week

Ensuite rooms at Onyx Birmingham come in multiple tiers, so you can pick the right balance of space, floor level, and price:

• Classic Ensuite: From £159/week (short stay) / £179/week (51 weeks). A well-proportioned private room with an en-suite bathroom, shared kitchen, and living area with your flatmates.

• Bronze Ensuite / Bronze Plus Ensuite: From £175/week. A step up in space, with all the same core setup plus additional room to breathe.

• Silver Ensuite / Silver Plus Ensuite: From £169/week (51 weeks). South-facing options in this tier offer great natural light throughout the day.

• Gold Ensuite / Gold Plus Ensuite: From £175/week (51 weeks). Positioned higher in the building, giving you better views across the Birmingham skyline.

• Platinum Ensuite: From £185/week (45 weeks) / £199/week (51 weeks). Premium finish, private en-suite, and one of the most popular room types in the building.

• Platinum Plus Ensuite: £225/week (51 weeks). Located on the 23rd floor with a 27 sqm layout — the largest ensuite in the building, with sky-high views to match.

Studios at Onyx Birmingham — from £219/week

If you want complete independence — your own kitchen, your own bathroom, your own front door — the Onyx studio Birmingham range gives you exactly that:

• Silver Studio — £219/week (51 weeks). The most accessible entry point to fully private studio living at Onyx.

• Classic Studio — £229/week (51 weeks). A balanced studio with everything you need for a comfortable, self-contained student year.

• Bronze Studio — £239/week (51 weeks). Additional space and a higher-spec finish for students who spend a lot of time in their room.

• Gold Studio — £269/week (51 weeks). The top of the Onyx Birmingham studio range — maximum space, premium finish, and the best views from a studio in the building.

Every Onyx Birmingham studio and ensuite room comes with a fully furnished setup: bed, desk, wardrobe, under-bed storage, and a private en-suite bathroom. Shared kitchen spaces in cluster flats are modern and well-equipped, while studios include a full private kitchen setup.

What Is Included in Your Rent At Onyx Birmingham

One of the clearest advantages of choosing the onyx birmingham student accommodation is the all-inclusive rent structure. Every single bill is covered in your weekly payment:

• Superfast Wi-Fi throughout the building

• Electricity

• Gas

• Heating

• Water

• Contents insurance

No separate bills. No monthly arguments. No surprise costs at the end of the year. You know exactly what you are paying every week from the day you book.

Facilities & Amenities at The Onyx Birmingham

The amenity list at the onyx birmingham is one of the most comprehensive of any student property in the city. Here is what is available to every resident:

• Entertainment & Social: The cinema room is a standout — a proper screening space where you can watch films with flatmates or use for a relaxed wind-down after lectures. The games room comes with a pool table and table football. The private dining room can be booked for group dinners, birthday celebrations, or occasions where you want a proper sit-down meal away from your flat.

• Outdoor & Sky-Level Spaces: The 24th-floor sky lounge and rooftop terrace give you panoramic views across Birmingham that very few student properties anywhere in the UK can match. The outdoor courtyards and roof garden are available for residents to enjoy during warmer months — a genuinely rare feature at this price point.

• Study & Focus: Dedicated study rooms give you quiet, focused space away from your bedroom when deadlines are approaching or you need a proper environment for group revision sessions.

• Health & Fitness: An on-site gym means no expensive external membership needed. Work out before lectures, after lectures, or whenever fits your schedule.

Practical Day-to-Day On-site laundry facilities, secure bike storage, and CCTV throughout the building cover the essentials. The entire property is student-only and fully managed, with a professional team on hand for any maintenance or support needs.

Onyx Birmingham Address & Location

The onyx birmingham address — 60 Lancaster Street, Birmingham B4 7AT — puts you 0.24 miles from Birmingham City Centre. That is a shorter walk to the city centre than most student properties in the UK. From this single location, you can reach almost everything you need without relying on public transport: lectures, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, the Bullring, and Birmingham's main cultural attractions.

Nearby Universities:

This is where onyx accommodation birmingham really earns its reputation for location. The property sits within easy reach of several of Birmingham's major universities:

• Aston University — 9-minute walk. One of the UK's top institutions for business, engineering, and health sciences, and the closest major university to the building.
• BPP University Birmingham — approximately 10-minute walk. Ideal for students on law, business, and professional programmes.
• ACM Birmingham — approximately 10-minute walk. Popular with students in music, performance, and creative arts.
• Birmingham City University — reachable within 15-20 minutes on foot or a very short bus ride. BCU students make up a significant proportion of residents at Onyx.
• University of Birmingham — easily reachable by train or bus from the city centre, with Birmingham Snow Hill station just a 12-minute walk away.

Food, Cafés & Going Out BRGR: I Birmingham is right nearby for casual burgers. Sunflower Kitchen covers Indian takeaway cravings. Sue's Café and Perch are both popular student coffee spots. For nightlife, Cave and MELVICS are among the best-rated venues in the area — and with a central location like Onyx Birmingham's, you are never far from wherever the night takes you.

Shopping & Essentials: Tesco Express and E Plus Supermarket are both within walking distance for your weekly shop. Ultiman and Boots Pharmacy are close by for everyday health needs. The Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres are a short walk from the building for anything larger.

Attractions & Culture: The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Birmingham Cathedral, Victoria Square, and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens are all accessible from your doorstep — giving you a genuinely full city experience alongside your studies.

Getting Around Birmingham from Onyx

Transport links from onyx student housing are excellent — one of the key practical reasons students choose this building year after year.

• Bus: Two bus stops are within a 5-minute walk — Price Street and Aston University (Stop CR2) — with frequent services connecting you to university campuses and across the wider city throughout the day and evening.

• Tram (West Midlands Metro): St Chad's tram station is an 8-minute walk, giving you rapid access to the city centre, Digbeth, and the wider West Midlands network.

• Train: Birmingham Snow Hill station is a 12-minute walk and connects you to Birmingham New Street (for national rail connections to London, Manchester, and beyond), as well as local services across the region.

• Cycling: Secure bike storage on-site makes cycling to Aston University or around the city centre a practical, cost-free daily option.

• Airport: Birmingham Airport is approximately 20–25 minutes by train from Birmingham New Street — making end-of-term travel home or international student arrivals straightforward and stress-free.

Why Book Onyx Birmingham with House of Student?

If you are searching for student accommodation Birmingham that combines a city-centre location, all-inclusive bills, and a genuine range of on-site amenities under one roof, onyx birmingham accommodation is one of the strongest options in the city. Students searching for onyx birmingham student accommodation, onyx student accommodation birmingham, or simply the best-located onyx apartments birmingham have to offer — this is the page to bookmark.

Booking through House of Student is completely free. You pay the same weekly rate as going direct, with the added protection of our Price Match Promise, Book Now & Pay Later flexibility, and free cancellations within the specified window. Our 24/7 support team is available throughout your entire tenancy — not just at the booking stage.

Rooms at Onyx Birmingham are available from 5 September 2026 on tenancies ranging from 14 to 51 weeks — including flexible short-stay options starting from 14 weeks for students who need semester-only arrangements. Onyx Birmingham studio rooms in particular sell out fast. Check live availability now and secure your room before it goes.