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Onyx, Birmingham

60 Lancaster Street, B4 7BZ

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Overview and location

Onyx, Birmingham — student rooms near Aston and BCU

Onyx, Birmingham is a purpose-built student accommodation at 60 Lancaster Street, on the edge of the city centre. It is a large building of more than 1,000 rooms, made up of en-suite rooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios, across a wide range of tiers. En-suite rooms have a private bathroom with a shared kitchen and living area, while studios have their own private kitchen and bathroom. All rooms are fully furnished and include utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi and contents insurance.

Living in central Birmingham

Onyx sits on Lancaster Street, on the edge of Birmingham city centre, within walking distance of Aston University and Birmingham City University. The University of Birmingham and Newman University are also reachable by local bus or train. For example, the bars, shops and restaurants of the city centre are close by. In addition, the building’s 24th-floor sky lounge and rooftop garden give panoramic views over the city. New Street and the main transport links are also within easy reach for travel further afield. You can compare other options on our Birmingham student accommodation page.

Is Onyx right for you?

Onyx suits students who want an en-suite room or studio close to Aston University or Birmingham City University, with the city centre on the doorstep. Its extensive facilities — including a gym and virtual fitness studio, a cinema room, a games area and a 24th-floor sky lounge and roof garden — also make it a strong fit for students who want a well-equipped, sociable building with plenty of communal space. Have you lived here? Share your experience to help other students choose.

Facilities & amenities

  • 🚲 Bike Storage
  • 📹 CCTV
  • 🎬 Cinema Room
  • 🛋️ Common Room
  • 🎮 Games Room
  • 🌳 Garden
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🧺 Laundry Room
  • 🌅 Roof Terrace
  • 🥘 Self Catered
  • 📚 Study Area
  • 🛜 WiFi

Room types at Onyx, Birmingham

Bronze Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £175.00 - £189.00 per week
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Classic Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £179.00 - £185.00 per week
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Bronze Plus Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £179.00 - £195.00 per week
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Silver Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £185.00 - £199.00 per week
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Gold Plus Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £189.00 - £195.00 per week
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Gold Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £189.00 - £195.00 per week
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Silver Plus Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £195.00 - £199.00 per week
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Platinum Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £199.00 - £209.00 per week
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Platinum Plus Ensuite

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £225.00 per week
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Bronze Studio

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £225.00 - £229.00 per week
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Classic Studio

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 45 - 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £229.00 - £269.00 per week
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Silver Studio

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £259.00 per week
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Gold Studio

Start date: 05-09-2026
Length of stay: 51 weeks
Deposit: £150.00
Price: £269.00 per week
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Student reviews

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L. Tom 26 March 2024
Onyx is a student accommodation that offers modern, a nice rooms, the staff is friendly, and the location is good. It was a great option for me, as a student who likes quality accommodation.
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Common questions about Onyx, Birmingham

Onyx is at 60 Lancaster Street, B4 7BZ, on the edge of Birmingham city centre, within walking distance of Aston University and Birmingham City University. The University of Birmingham and Newman University are reachable by bus or train. The exact distances are shown in the Nearby universities panel on this page.

Onyx offers en-suite rooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios, across a wide range of tiers from Classic through to Platinum Plus. Room types and prices are listed in the Room types section of this page.

Rent includes all utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi and contents insurance, with no hidden costs. Studios also have their own private kitchen and bathroom.

The sky lounge and rooftop garden are on the 24th floor, with panoramic views over Birmingham.

Yes. There is an on-site gym along with a virtual fitness studio, both available to residents.

Onyx has a gym and virtual fitness studio, a cinema room, a games area with a pool table, table football, table tennis and air hockey, private dining rooms, study and group-work spaces, and a 24th-floor sky lounge and roof garden. These are listed in full in the Facilities section of this page.

Yes. The all-inclusive rent, central location near Aston and BCU, and on-site staff make Onyx a practical and well-supported option for international students.

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