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37-40 Hanley Street, Birmingham, B19 3SP
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Volume Works Birmingham Student Accommodation Volume Works is a purpose-built student accommodation located at 37-40 Hanley Street, Birmingham, B19 3SP. The property is in a well-connected area of the city, close to several university campuses and easily accessible to public transport, supermarkets, cafes, and green spaces.
Rent includes water, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi, so you only pay one fixed weekly amount without having to manage separate household bills. Room options run from ensuite rooms in shared apartments to fully self-contained studios, covering a range of budgets and living preferences.
Volume Works student accommodation is built around the practical needs of students in Birmingham. The building includes social spaces, a games room, a cinema room, study areas, and on-site security. Whether you are starting your first year or continuing into postgraduate study, the property gives you a functional, secure base while you focus on your degree.
Volume Works Birmingham is located at:
37-40 Hanley Street, Birmingham, B19 3SP
The Jewellery Quarter area surrounds the property, giving you access to independent cafes, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. The Great Hampton Street bus corridor is close by, providing regular bus services across the city. Birmingham Snow Hill Station is the nearest rail connection for longer journeys or travel to other parts of the West Midlands.
For groceries, a Tesco Express is nearby. The nearest green space if you need a break in between study sessions is St Paul’s Square. The Library of Birmingham is accessible for academic resources and study space outside of the building. For retail the Bullring and Grand Central shopping center is a short journey away Birmingham City Hospital is within reach if you ever need medical attention. Pubs and restaurants including The Lord Clifden and Soho Tavern are local options for food and social evenings.
Volume Works student accommodation offers a full range of room types across two main categories: ensuite rooms within shared apartments and self-contained studio apartments. Ensuite rooms give you a private bathroom while sharing a kitchen and living area with other students in the flat. Studio apartments are fully self-contained, with your own kitchen, bathroom, and living area in one private unit.
Pricing runs from £165 per week for the entry-level ensuite options up to £295 per week for the largest studio. The table below covers all available room types and their weekly prices.
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Room Type |
Weekly Price |
Layout |
Key Feature |
|
Ensuite Edition I |
£165 |
Private bathroom, shared kitchen |
Entry-level ensuite in shared flat |
|
Ensuite Edition II |
£165 |
Private bathroom, shared kitchen |
Comfortable ensuite layout |
|
Ensuite Edition I Plus |
£179 |
Private bathroom, shared kitchen |
Enhanced space or layout over Edition I |
|
Ensuite Edition II Plus |
£189 |
Private bathroom, shared kitchen |
Upgraded ensuite in shared apartment |
|
Ensuite Edition III |
£195 |
Private bathroom, shared kitchen |
Premium ensuite option |
|
Studio Edition I |
£229 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
Fully self-contained studio |
|
Studio Edition II |
£229 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
Self-contained studio, alternative layout |
|
Studio Edition I Plus |
£255 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
More space than Edition I |
|
Studio Edition II Plus |
£259 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
Upgraded studio finishes |
|
Studio Edition III |
£269.00 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
Spacious studio apartment |
|
Studio Edition III Plus |
£279.00 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
Extra space within the studio range |
|
Studio Edition IV |
£295.00 |
Private kitchen, bathroom, and living area |
Largest and most spacious studio option |
Ensuite rooms are the most cost-effective option and suit students who are happy to share a kitchen and living area with flatmates. Studios work well for students who prefer independent living and want their own space for cooking, studying, and relaxing without sharing any part of the flat. Contact the House of Student team to confirm which room types are currently available for your intake year and to get the most up-to-date pricing.
Every room at Volume Works comes with all essential bills included in the weekly rent. This covers water, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi across the property. You do not need to set up separate accounts with utility providers or split bills with other residents.
The table below lists what is covered in the rent at Volume Works student accommodation.
|
Bill Type |
Included |
|
Water |
Yes |
|
Gas |
Yes |
|
Electricity |
Yes |
|
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Having these costs bundled into one weekly payment makes it much easier to manage your finances during term time. You know exactly what you are paying each week, which helps when planning the rest of your budget around food, transport, and social activities. There are no surprise bills at the end of the month and no disputes with flatmates over shared costs.
Volume Works Birmingham provides a range of on-site facilities that cover social, academic, and practical needs. The building is set up so you have spaces for focused work as well as areas to relax and spend time with other residents. Security features are in place throughout the building to give you peace of mind.
The table below gives a full overview of the facilities available at Volume Works.
|
Facility |
Details |
|
Lounge |
Comfortable social area for residents to relax |
|
Games Room |
Space for socialising with other residents |
|
Cinema Room |
Dedicated room for film screenings |
|
Common Room |
Flexible space for group work or casual meetups |
|
Table Tennis |
Available for recreational use |
|
Community Kitchen |
Shared cooking and dining space |
|
On-Site Security |
Security staff present at the property |
|
CCTV |
Cameras covering the building throughout |
|
Secure Door Entry |
Controlled access to the building |
|
Bike Storage |
Secure storage for residents with bicycles |
The lounge and games room give you spaces to meet other residents without leaving the building. The cinema room is a more unusual feature for student accommodation and gives you a dedicated space for watching films with friends.
The common room can work as a study space for group projects as well as a social area, which adds some flexibility to how you use the building outside your room. For security, the combination of on-site staff, CCTV, and secure entry means the building is monitored and access is controlled at all times.
Volume Works student accommodation sits in a part of Birmingham that is close to several major university campuses. Aston University and University College Birmingham are both under half a mile away, which means most students attending these institutions can walk to campus in under 10 minutes.
Birmingham City University has multiple campuses spread across the city, the nearest of which is just over half a mile from the property.
The table below covers distances to all universities near Volume Works, organised from closest to furthest.
|
University |
Campus |
Distance |
|
Main Campus |
0.41 miles |
|
|
The University of Law |
Birmingham Centre |
0.42 miles |
|
Richmond House |
0.49 miles |
|
|
University College Birmingham |
Main Campus |
0.60 miles |
|
University College Birmingham |
McIntyre House |
0.61 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
North Campus |
0.53 miles |
|
Birmingham School of Art |
0.55 miles |
|
|
Birmingham City University |
University House |
0.56 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
School of Jewellery |
0.60 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
City Centre Campus |
0.64 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
Birmingham Conservatoire |
0.70 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
Birmingham International College |
0.72 miles |
|
Birmingham Campus |
0.87 miles |
|
|
BIMM |
Birmingham |
0.99 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
City South Campus |
1.84 miles |
|
University of Birmingham |
Edgbaston Campus |
2.74 miles |
|
Birmingham City University |
Bournville |
4.34 miles |
|
University of Birmingham |
Selly Oak Campus |
4.27 miles |
|
Birmingham Christian College |
Main Campus |
4.30 miles |
|
Main Campus |
5.56 miles |
|
|
University of Wolverhampton |
City Campus |
11.86 miles |
|
Warwick Business School |
Main Campus |
15.65 miles |
|
Coventry Campus |
15.69 miles |
|
|
University of Warwick |
Wellesbourne Campus |
22.95 miles |
|
Coventry University |
Main Campus |
17.37 miles |
|
SAE Institute UK |
Leamington Spa |
20.75 miles |
|
Main Campus |
33.30 miles |
|
|
Leicester College |
Main Campus |
33.36 miles |
|
Addict Dance Academy |
Main Campus |
33.68 miles |
|
University of Leicester |
Leicester Medical School |
33.70 miles |
|
Main Campus |
33.76 miles |
|
|
Loughborough University |
Main Campus |
34.27 miles |
|
Derby Campus |
35.33 miles |
|
|
University of Nottingham |
Sutton Bonington Campus |
36.00 miles |
|
Royal Stoke University Hospital |
37.77 miles |
|
|
Staffordshire University |
Main Campus |
37.80 miles |
|
Keele University |
Main Campus |
38.85 miles |
|
University of Gloucestershire |
Pittville Campus |
40.31 miles |
|
Centre for Fashion Art and Photography |
40.84 miles |
|
|
University of Gloucestershire |
Francis Close Hall Campus |
40.91 miles |
|
Nottingham Trent University |
Clifton Campus |
41.78 miles |
|
University of Gloucestershire |
London Campus |
42.23 miles |
|
University of Gloucestershire |
Park Campus |
42.31 miles |
|
University Park Campus |
43.02 miles |
|
|
University of Nottingham |
King's Meadow Campus |
43.48 miles |
|
University of Nottingham |
Jubilee Campus |
43.74 miles |
|
Hartpury College |
Main Campus |
43.75 miles |
|
University of Gloucestershire |
Oxstalls Campus |
44.77 miles |
|
Nottingham Centre |
44.62 miles |
|
|
Nottingham Trent University |
Brackenhurst Campus |
44.96 miles |
|
Gloucester Campus |
45.82 miles |
Students attending Aston University, the University of Law Birmingham, or any of the University College Birmingham campuses will find the commute from Volume Works very short.
Birmingham City University students have several campuses within easy walking distance, making this property a practical choice across multiple departments and schools.
Students at the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus are 2.74 miles away, which is comfortably covered by bus using the services near the property.
Volume Works answers the practical questions that matter most when you are deciding where to live during your studies. The breakdown below covers the key points.
Yes. Aston University is 0.41 miles away and several Birmingham City University campuses are within 0.75 miles. The University of Law Birmingham Centre is 0.42 miles from the building. Most nearby campuses are walkable without needing any public transport.
Yes. Water, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi are all included in the weekly rent. There are no separate accounts to manage and no bill-splitting with flatmates.
Volume Works offers ensuite rooms in shared apartments starting at £165 per week, and self-contained studio apartments starting at £229 per week. There are multiple editions within each category, covering different sizes and layouts up to £295 per week for the largest studio.
Yes. Volume Works has on-site security staff, CCTV coverage throughout the building, and a secure door entry system. Bike storage is also secured on site.
The building includes a lounge, a games room, a cinema room, a common room, and a table tennis table. A community kitchen is available for shared cooking and dining.
Yes. The common room provides a space for group work and study sessions outside of your room.
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Lara
Just don’t bother. Yet to speak to one other resident here that has had a good experience. Front door has been broken for over 6 months. No security or management on site when needed. And the worst part is the management, this has changed 3 times within this academic year that has not even ended and they threaten you with bailiffs without trying to make contact with you or your guarantor first, because they can’t keep track of your rent payments after switching countless times. When you communicate serious issues you are met with no response. The only thing they keep on top of is trying to collect rent payments and you can’t even trust them to do that sensibly. You have people knocking at your door in the evening asking why you haven’t sent £1k to their new dodgy bank account.
Brianna Mpofu
Where do I even begin with Volume Works. I’m writing this because my experience aligns closely with many of the negative reviews already on here, and I wish I had taken more heed of them before moving in. Unfortunately, everything people warn about is true. I moved into my room unaware that there was mould present. It was not immediately obvious, and I only discovered it after living there for nearly two months. When I raised this, the response was incredibly disorganised and dismissive. At the time, there were no permanent on-site staff, no proper cleaning products available, and I was even told that vinegar could be used as a solution. After raising the issue, it still took over a month for anything to be done. The eventual “fix” was simply applying silicone rather than addressing the underlying cause. Throughout this entire period, I continued paying full rent for a room that was clearly not in an acceptable condition. I was also offered a move to a smaller room than the one I was paying for, which felt unreasonable given that the issue was not my fault. During this time, I experienced skin irritation and discomfort, which I believe may have been linked to the conditions in the room. What made the situation worse was the complete lack of accountability. I was repeatedly passed back and forth between the landlord and the management team. No one took ownership of the issue. It got to the point where I had to physically track staff down and became visibly distressed just to receive the smallest acknowledgement. Even then, the overall attitude felt very much like “tough luck”. There was no genuine apology or sense of care until I explicitly complained about how poorly the situation had been handled. There were also ongoing hygiene and maintenance issues in shared areas, concerns with security as chairs have been used to keep the entrance open, rubbish being left in stairwells for days at a time. Combined with the lack of consistent staff presence, this made the building feel neglected rather than professionally managed. For the price of £209 a week being charged, this level of maintenance, communication, and care is completely unacceptable. I expected transparency, basic standards of hygiene, and accountability, none of which were consistently met. I would strongly encourage prospective tenants to read the negative reviews carefully before booking, as my experience mirrors them almost exactly.
Daniel Hutchins
Had a great experience at volume works and the team (especially Neil) made moving in seamless! Would definitely recommend! Thanks Volume.
Fatou Jagne
This place is actually disgusting. I wouldn’t wish living here on anyone. The way they try to market it like it’s luxury student living is a straight-up scam & anyone leaving 5 star reviews is genuinely lying. Parcels go missing constantly and no one does anything about it. There’s no reception, no staff, no one to help and you’re just expected just to deal with it. There’s been multiple incidents of homeless individuals walking in because there’s no proper security and all they do is send emails about the matter instead of putting any action in place. The outside looks like a dump, bins overflowing, rubbish all over the pavement, and no one ever comes to clean it. The lifts are always breaking, so you just find out when climbing five flights of stairs. There’s constantly alarms the go on for hours sometimes even days. If your room doesn’t have air con, it’s actually a nightmare because they charge extra for air con rooms like it’s some luxury feature when it should be standard, mind you, you’re paying 10K 😀. The plug sockets are literally coming out the walls and everything just feels cheap and rushed. The staff don’t care. Once they’ve got your money, you’re on your own. No accountability, no help, the whole place is poorly managed. You genuinely couldn’t give me any amount of money or discount to stay in the dump again ON GOD.
hannah
Don't make the serious mistake of booking this accommodation. Yes the rooms are nice, interior and exterior are lovely, However, when it comes to serious issues they shown no sign of urgency. No matter if you're locked out, fire alarm has been going off for hours, packages have been stolen, homeless people sneaking in. Nothing is done. They do not take any action and neglect everyone. Staff is unprofessional and laugh in your face when you are clearly in distressed. Do not waste your time or money.
Lara
Just don’t bother. Yet to speak to one other resident here that has had a good experience. Front door has been broken for over 6 months. No security or management on site when needed. And the worst part is the management, this has changed 3 times within this academic year that has not even ended and they threaten you with bailiffs without trying to make contact with you or your guarantor first, because they can’t keep track of your rent payments after switching countless times. When you communicate serious issues you are met with no response. The only thing they keep on top of is trying to collect rent payments and you can’t even trust them to do that sensibly. You have people knocking at your door in the evening asking why you haven’t sent £1k to their new dodgy bank account.
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