Major developments in Brum

Digbeth is an area nestled in the east of the city centre, just a 15-minute walk from New Street Station. Once at the centre of Birmingham’s ‘Thousand Trades’, its gritty, industrial backdrop became the perfect setting for independent business, art, and entertainment to thrive.

Now recognised as a fully-fledged city quarter in itself, it’s become known for the creative and cultural output of renowned landmarks such as the Custard Factory, The Bond, BIMM, The Night Owl and Eastside Projects with further investments such as the BBC’s new regional headquarters (hosting shows such as MasterChef and Silent Witness) and Stephen Knight’s Digbeth Loc Studios.

Named by The Sunday Times as the UK’s coolest district, Digbeth integrates the city’s rich industrial heritage with its dynamic future. It has ten development sites with more than 300,000 sqm of commercial space and could deliver more than 6,000 homes over the next 15 years. Transport improvements will make it one of the city’s best-connected areas.

The Digbeth prospectus outlines the main opportunities.

Page last updated: 16 October 2025