Colby River, Birmingham, U&A
Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RG
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Development location
U&A
Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RG
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14 total reviews
This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.
Experience
4.9
Value
4.9
Location
5.0
Facilities
4.6
Management
4.9
Design
4.9
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- U&A, B5
Alona (Tenant)
Verified resident
This reviewer has been verified as a resident of this development
Aug 2026
5Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Excellent location, right on the boarder with Chinatown and only a-10 min walk to Bullring shopping center that really has everything as well as Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations that connects across the country. Plenty of restaurants and shops a short walk away. The building is secure, offers parking options, parcels holds and maintenance on site. There is some residual noise from the night bars on weekends but very good noise isolation when windows are closed.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very quickly and professionally. Had no issues is anything was needed.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If you are very sensitive to noise then try a flat on a higher level as there is residual noise from neighbouring bars but only on the weekend and only when flat windows are left open.
- U&A, B5
Yixi (Tenant)
Verified resident
This reviewer has been verified as a resident of this development
Aug 2026
5Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location is very convenient, with the train station within easy walking distance and plenty of restaurants, cafés and other amenities nearby. There are also some great gyms in the area. I always felt comfortable living here and found it very easy to get around Birmingham.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management team were always responsive and willing to help whenever I had a question or issue. Communication was easy, and the staff were friendly and practical in helping to find solutions.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known before moving in just how approachable and helpful the onsite team would be — it would have saved me a lot of unnecessary worries. If anything breaks, you can simply report it through the app and the maintenance team will arrange to fix it. Parcels are handled really well, and the team always responds promptly whenever you need help. I genuinely had a great experience living here, from the maintenance team to the management team, especially Mohammed and Paul. If any of my friends were moving to Birmingham, I would definitely recommend this place.
- U&A, B5
Kou S (Tenant)
Unverified
May 2026
5Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Very convenient location. M&S, shopping centres, restaurants, and dessert shops are all within walking distance. Train and bus stations are also very close, around 10 minutes away.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Management and reception staff Mo have always been helpful and responsive whenever I had issues or maintenance requests.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I didn’t expect the area to be this convenient and peaceful at the same time. Everything is nearby, but the building itself is still very quiet.
- U&A, B5
Jose & Yolanda (Tenant)
Verified resident
This reviewer has been verified as a resident of this development
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Beyond the service, the location is incredibly convenient. Just a short walk away from shops, cafes, restaurants, and public transport, everything you need is right at your doorstep. Whether it's grabbing a coffee, doing groceries, or commuting to work, it's all effortlessly within reach.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The Building management were always prompt to response to the issues that we raised.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
It’s been a very positive experience overall, Take the time to introduce yourself to the front desk team and ask them about how things work in the building—they're a great source of practical info (like when to expect maintenance, how waste collection is handled...etc .
Manager's response5Hi Jose & Yolanda, and thank you for sharing such a lovely review. We're delighted you've had such a positive experience at U&A and felt truly at home here. Your kind words about our front desk team - especially Paul, Mo, Tina, and Pryanka - are greatly appreciated and will mean a lot to them. It's wonderful to hear that you've found our location convenient and have enjoyed the easy access to shops, cafes, and transport. Thanks for also offering great advice for future residents about engaging with the front desk team for practical information - we're always here to help!
Posted by:
Paul Sherrington, General Manager
Jun 2025
- U&A, B5
Philomena (Tenant)
Verified resident
This reviewer has been verified as a resident of this development
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Convenient to everything, amazing neighborhood. 6 minute walk to train, from there less than 15 min to airport! Outstanding. People here seem nice too.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Problems are logged and seen to according to priority, well done.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Popular J&H coffee downstairs is a great friendly and tasty place to stop or to work. But price is really premium.
Manager's response5Philomena, we're very grateful for your honest and thoughtful review. We're glad you've had a positive experience with our onsite teams and that our responsiveness to maintenance requests has met your expectations. We really appreciate your constructive feedback regarding amenities which is valuable for us as we continually aim to enhance the living experience - and your insights into the local area, especially the convenience and charm, are very helpful for future residents. Should you need anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Posted by:
Paul Sherrington, General Manager
Jun 2025
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