Student Accommodation near University College Birmingham
Looking for student accommodation near University College Birmingham (UCB)? Volumeworks Too, managed by BaseLiving, is around an 18-minute walk from UCB, with en-suite rooms and studios from £178 a week, all bills included.

Getting to campus
Volumeworks Too is at 45 Hanley Street in Birmingham’s Gun Quarter, around an 18-minute walk from University College Birmingham.
Birmingham city centre is a 20-minute walk, and St Chad’s tram stop is around 9 minutes away, with trams into the city centre in about 5 minutes.
Why UCB students choose Volumeworks Too
Volumeworks Too is walking distance from UCB, so you can skip the commute and keep your budget for the things that matter. Every shared-apartment room is en-suite with a double bed, and you’ll have a gym, cinema room and lounge in the building.
It’s fully managed by BaseLiving, with bills included, no hidden fees and an on-site team for support.
Rooms and prices
Every shared-apartment room at Volumeworks Too is en-suite, with a double bed, a study desk and a TV, and a kitchen and lounge shared with just three flatmates. Prefer your own space? Our self-contained studios have their own kitchenette.
- Edition I en-suite: from £178 a week
- Edition I+ en-suite with air conditioning: from £186 a week
- Edition II en-suite: from £193 a week
- Edition II+ en-suite with air conditioning: from £201 a week
- Edition III en-suite with king-size bed: from £207 a week
- Self-contained studios: from £215 a week



What’s included
- All bills included: electricity, water, heating and high-speed WiFi
- On-site gym and fitness studio, with 24/7 access
- Cinema room, resident lounge and outdoor space
- Secure keycard entry and 24-hour CCTV
- On-site maintenance team and laundry
- Choice of 45-week or 51-week contracts
Common questions
How far is Volumeworks Too from University College Birmingham?
It’s around an 18-minute walk from Volumeworks Too to University College Birmingham.
How much does a room cost?
En-suite rooms start from £178 a week and studios from £215 a week, with all bills included.
Do I need a guarantor?
You’ll need a guarantor unless you pay the full year upfront. If you can’t provide one, you can use a third-party guarantor service such as Housing Hand.
What if I don’t get the grades for my offer?
If your place depends on your results and you don’t get in, let us know within 7 days and we’ll cancel your booking and refund anything you’ve paid, as long as you haven’t checked in.
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