Summary - Escelie Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 B29 6GP
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, low-maintenance flat near hospital and university, ideal for first-time buyers.
- Newly built two-bedroom apartment, modern fixtures and open-plan layout
- Compact overall size: approximately 527 sq ft
- Allocated off-street parking space included
- Long lease: 990 years remaining
- Small ground rent: £150 per year
- Close to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University of Birmingham
- Area records very high crime levels — consider security and insurance
- Council Tax Band B (relatively low running cost)
This recently built two-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of a modern development in Selly Oak, an area popular with students and professionals. The open-plan living and kitchen area creates a bright, practical space for everyday living and socialising. At 527 sq ft the apartment is compact but efficient, suited to first-time buyers, sharers or investors seeking a rental-friendly location.
Practical benefits include an allocated off-street parking space, gas central heating with boiler and radiators, and a long lease of 990 years. The property is a short walk from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the University of Birmingham and local shops and transport links, which supports rental demand and commuter convenience.
Important facts to note: the home sits in an area with very high recorded crime levels, which may affect insurance and buyer perceptions. The property is leasehold with a small ground rent of £150 and council tax in Band B. Overall this is a modern, low-maintenance flat in a busy urban neighbourhood — good value for buyers who prioritise location and convenience but who should weigh local safety statistics and the smaller floor area.
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