Coordinates
52.4862, -1.8904
Population
2.5+ million (metro)
Area
598 km²
Founded
1086
The Urban Fingerprint
“Birmingham's network of streets and canals offers a unique urban pattern for city map art. Ideal for home décor, office displays, or gifts, a Birmingham map print captures the city's character.”
Birmingham (centre: 52.4862°N, 1.8904°W) has more miles of canal than Venice — 35 miles of waterways that carve distinctive linear patterns through the urban grid. The city's radial road network and Victorian Jewellery Quarter streets create a compact, intricate pattern ideal for large-format printing. Our Blueprint theme highlights Birmingham's waterway geometry with particular clarity at 300 DPI.
Interior Styles That Work
Recommended Theme
Blueprint
Our editors' pick for Birmingham's unique street character and architectural heritage.
What You Get
Professional Grade
Birmingham Map Prints
Vector SVG Export
Infinitely scalable — print at A0, A1, or any custom size.
300 DPI PNG
2400×3400px. Ready for any professional print shop.
17 Curated Themes
From Noir to Neon Cyberpunk — choose what fits your space.
Real OpenStreetMap Data
Every street in Birmingham sourced in real time.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Map Download Specs
| Export Formats | Vector SVG · High-Res PNG |
| PNG Resolution | 2400 × 3400 px · 300 DPI |
| SVG Quality | Infinitely scalable vector |
| Print Sizes | A0 · A1 · A2 · 50×70 cm · 24×36 in |
| Colour Themes | 17 curated artistic styles |
| Map Data | OpenStreetMap (real-time) |
| Processing | Browser-based · No upload |
| Price | Free — no account required |
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL License · isBasedOn: openstreetmap.org
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Birmingham have more canals than Venice?
Yes! Birmingham has more canal miles than Venice, and this creates remarkable patterns on map prints. The canal network radiating from Gas Street Basin forms beautiful geometric shapes that tell the city's industrial story.
What areas of Birmingham look best on maps?
The Jewellery Quarter with its tight Victorian street grid is stunning. The new Bullring area shows modern redevelopment, while the canal networks create unique linear patterns. Many customers combine all three for a complete city portrait.
Can I show the historic Bullring area?
Absolutely! The Bullring area, St Martin's Church, and surrounding markets create interesting street patterns. You can zoom to show the contrast between historic lanes and modern developments.
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