iQ Student Accommodation
Studios 51 is located in Birmingham city centre, offering convenient access to several major universities and many of the city’s key attractions. The accommodation is particularly well positioned for students studying at Aston University, which can be reached within a short walking distance, while Birmingham City University and BPP University are also nearby. Public transport links provide straightforward access to the University of Birmingham and other parts of the city.
The surrounding area offers excellent convenience for student life, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and shopping destinations all within walking distance. Tesco supermarket is located only a few minutes away, while Sainsbury’s, Bullring Shopping Centre, Victoria Square and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are also easily accessible. Birmingham Snow Hill Station and nearby bus routes provide additional transport connections across Birmingham and beyond.
Opened in 2018, Studios 51 consists of four floors with approximately 155 rooms. The accommodation is particularly suited to postgraduate students or residents looking for a quieter and more independent lifestyle compared with traditional undergraduate student accommodation. The property offers both studio apartments and two-bedroom apartment options. All studio rooms include private kitchenettes, living areas, double beds and ensuite bathrooms with showers, creating fully self-contained living spaces ideal for independent living. The two-bedroom apartments provide shared kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms, making them suitable for friends sharing accommodation together.
Although Studios 51 itself focuses on more independent-style accommodation, residents also benefit from access to the shared social and study facilities located at the neighbouring Penworks House
development. Additional amenities include WiFi, secure electronic entry systems, 24/7 security staff, CCTV coverage, on-site management and maintenance teams, cleaning services, lifts, bike storage, laundry facilities, communal lounges, study areas, games spaces and regular free social events. Combined with fully furnished rooms and contents insurance, Studios 51 offers a modern and practical student living environment in central Birmingham.