Summary - Apartment 216, 41, Essex Street B5 4TW
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Rarely large one-bed with parking and concierge ideal for investors.
Large 1,146 sq ft one-bedroom apartment, rare size for one-bed
Open-plan living with large windows and courtyard-facing balcony
Includes off-street parking space and concierge service
Built circa 2003–2006; double glazing present (install date unknown)
Electric room heaters only — no central gas heating, higher running costs likely
Located in a multicultural student neighbourhood with strong rental demand
Area classified as deprived with a high local crime rate
Tenure status unknown — essential to confirm before purchase
This large one-bedroom apartment occupies 1,146 sq ft on the fifth floor of a modern mid-2000s development in Birmingham’s Chinatown/City Centre. The open-plan living area benefits from large windows overlooking the central courtyard, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a private balcony. A parking space and concierge are included, rare extras for city-centre flats.
The flat is notably spacious for a one-bedroom and suits investors targeting student or city-centre rentals, or a buyer seeking a roomy pied-à-terre. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and the building has double glazing and modern construction (circa 2003–2006). There is no recorded flood risk.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the property uses electric room heaters rather than central heating, tenure details are unknown, and the immediate area is classified as deprived with a high local crime rate. Nearby schools and services are mixed in performance; some local primaries and secondaries require improvement while a few are rated Good.
Overall, the apartment offers substantial floor space, parking and concierge convenience in a vibrant, multicultural student neighbourhood — attractive for rental income — but it carries area safety and heating/tenure considerations that will affect running costs and target market.
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