West Midlands student housing:29 sites, 8,714 beds operating.

As of 20 October 2026, Real Assets tracks 29 student housing sites in West Midlands, 7% of the 398 tracked in the United Kingdom. Beds: 8,714 beds operating (reported for 20 of 29 sites). Most sites: Unite Students (10), Homes for Students (5), iQ Student Accommodation (4).

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29sites tracked in West Midlands

7%of United Kingdom sites tracked

10named operators

8,714 bedsbeds operating

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How many student housing sites are in West Midlands?

29 as of 20 October 2026, 7% of the 398 tracked in the United Kingdom. This is what we have recorded, not a full census.

Who has the most student housing sites in West Midlands?

By sites tracked: Unite Students (10), Homes for Students (5), iQ Student Accommodation (4).

How many beds is there in West Midlands?

Beds: 8,714 beds operating (reported for 20 of 29 sites).

How does West Midlands compare with other regions?

West Midlands ranks number 7 of the 15 largest regions by sites tracked. The largest is Greater London with 73.

Where does the data come from?

Figures link to the page that published them. Publishers behind this market's data include Unite Students, iQ Student Accommodation, UniAcco, Student Roost, Accommodation for Students.

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