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The Toybox, Birmingham

4.9 (173 reviews)
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3-4 Bishopsgate St, Birmingham B15 1ET, United Kingdom

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290 Beds

Highest Floor 14

Built in 2020

Overview of The Toybox

The Toybox is a stylish Birmingham student accommodation located near Five Ways train station and several bus stops, providing quick access to all universities in Birmingham like Aston University (13 min bus) and Birmingham City University City South Campus (11 min bus) via public transport. Nearby is the Fiveways Entertainment Centre, a renowned entertainment venue for Birmingham's student population, making it a 5-minute walk to restuarants, pubs, cafes, and more. The Toybox Birmingham offers 290 rooms in both En-suite and Studio styles, with private bathrooms and amenities to help students settle into their new surroundings quickly. The flats have 24-hour security and a residence team for students' safety, and all-inclusive bills to ensure peace of mind. Enjoy sunshine at the outdoor areas, finish your work in the communal study space, work out in the well-equipped gym, or have fun at the games room. Book The Toybox accommodation to enjoy an exclusive offer with us!

 

What Does The Toybox Birmingham Offer?

The Toybox student accommodation in Birmingham offers 4 types of Studio (Classic, Premium, Premium City View, Premium Accessible)and 6 types of En-suite (3 Bed, Premium 3 Bed, City View, Premium City View, 5 Bed, Premium Accessible) rooms to suit the needs of students. En-suites offer separate bedrooms and bathrooms. In contrast, the shared kitchen and living room can be used as a space for roommates to socialise and learn from each other. At the same time, the Studio at The Toybox is more suited to those who prefer to be on their own, with a separate kitchen and living area and the freedom to enjoy a completely private living environment. Every room will have a cosy small double bed, a workspace, and sleek and spacious storage.

 

In addition to the cosy rooms, The Toybox student accommodation has plenty of facilities in the communal areas. Dedicated social spaces to relax and chill out, quiet study rooms are perfect for students who prefer to revise alone, while those who like to exercise can burn off energy in the state-of-the-art gym. And remember to check the website often for the cinema room schedule. If you find it too stuffy indoors, you can relax by walking in the outdoor social space. For your daily convenience, there are also laundry facilities and bike storage.

 

As for your safety, Toybox Birmingham is equipped with CCTV throughout the building, a fob entry system to all rooms, and a 24/7 security team to provide you reassurance. If you have any problems during living, get to the friendly residence team who will be on hand to give you support 24/7. All these services and facilities are free, including superfast broadband, seamless WiFi, contents insurance, and all utilities, all of which are included in the all-inclusive bills.

 

What's Nearby The Toybox Student Accommodation? 

The Toybox student accommodation is located southwest of Birmingham City Centre (10 min bus), close to the Fiveways Entertainment Centre (4 min walk) and within walking distance to some of the leading supermarkets such as Tesco (5 min), Premier (6 min), Sainsbury's (8 min). There's Del Villaggio, Varanasi, The Mayan, and more restaurants within a 10-minute walk from Toybox Birmingham to choose from when it comes to eating out.

 

Even if you're away from the city centre, there's plenty of entertainment around The Toybox Birmingham. Cineworld Cinema and Grand Escape are a 6-minute walk away, the famous LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and National SEA LIFE Centre are a 16-minute walk away, and for those who like nature, Five Ways Community Park, Sunset Park and Peacock Park are just a few minutes away.

 

How to Get Around Toybox Birmingham?

The Toybox is just downstairs from the Five Ways Station bus stop, making it easy for students to get around the city quickly. Birmingham Metropolitan College Matthew Boulton Campus and Aston University are 13 minutes away by bus. For BCU students, getting to the City South Campus is just a 11-minute bus, and City Centre Campus is a 14-minute bus.  University College Birmingham is 16 minutes by bus, and the University of Birmingham is 20 minutes; Newman University is further away and is 36 minutes by bus. If you travel to another city, Five Ways train station is a 5-minute walk away. This prime location is designed to provide students with easy access to lectures at any university in Birmingham, as well as every nook of the city, for the ultimate student experience.

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4.9

173 reviews

Great customer service · 68
Amazing facilities · 68
Amazing area · 72
Super-fast internet · 40

WEI**

5.0

25 Jun 2025 18:34

The location of the apartment is very good and it is convenient to go anywhere. It's safe, too.
The location of the apartment is very good and it is convenient to go anywhere. It's safe, too.

LI**

5.0

19 Feb 2025 19:13

Not far from the supermarket, very convenient, comfortable and clean room
Not far from the supermarket, very convenient, comfortable and clean room
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Is The Toybox Birmingham a good location for students?

Of course, The Toybox Birmingham is a short bus trip for 10-30 minutes to all the major universities in Birmingham, including Aston University (13 min bus) and Birmingham City University (10-14 min bus), University College Birmingham (16 minutes), and more. Frederick Road and Five Ways bus stops are both a 5-minute walk, as well as the Five Ways train station. Nearby is the Fiveways Entertainment Centre, ensure everything on your doorstep like store, restaurants, pubs, and clubs.

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What room types does Toybox Birmingham offer?

Toybox Birmingham offers 4 types of Studio (Classic, Premium, Premium City View, Premium Accessible)and 6 types of En-suite (3 Bed, Premium 3 Bed, City View, Premium City View, 5 Bed, Premium Accessible) rooms.

What amenities are onsite at The Toybox student accommodation Birmingham?

The Toybox offers a variety of amenities to enhance your living experience, including social spaces for relaxation or meeting new people, a free state-of-the-art gym, and spacious study rooms perfect for group projects. Additional facilities include card-operated laundry, a games room for tournaments, an outdoor social space to enjoy the British summer, and a secure bike store. The residence team is available 24/7 for support, and a full calendar of social events keeps you engaged. For your safety, the building is equipped with CCTV, a security team, and secure room entry with Fob Systems.

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