Summary - Apartment 19 Albion House, 4, Hick Street, BRADFORD BD1 5AW
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Two double bedrooms with high ceilings and exposed brick character
Open-plan living/kitchen with large industrial-style windows
Currently tenanted at £750 pcm — immediate rental income
Long lease (978 years) reduces ownership risk
Service charge £2,855.76 pa and ground rent £332.57 pa apply
Electric room heaters; no gas central heating (higher running costs)
Very slow broadband and very high local crime levels
No private garden; average internal size for a two-bedroom apartment
Set within a converted Victorian mill in Bradford’s Little Germany, this two-bedroom apartment blends period character with practical city-centre living. The open-plan living/kitchen, exposed brickwork and high ceilings create an airy, loft-like feel that appeals to renters and buyers seeking distinctive urban homes. The long lease (978 years) reduces ownership uncertainty, and the property is currently tenanted at £750 pcm, offering immediate rental income.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the building incurs an annual service charge of £2,855.76 and ground rent of £332.57. Heating is electric via room heaters rather than central gas, and broadband speeds in the area are reported very slow—both factors that may affect running costs and tenant appeal. There is no private outdoor space and internal floor area is average for a two-bedroom city apartment.
The surrounding area provides excellent local amenities, transport links and a strong student/multicultural catchment, supporting demand for rental lets. However, crime levels and area deprivation are reported very high/very deprived, which should be weighed against rental income and future resale prospects. EPC is listed as C and council tax Band C.
This apartment suits buy-to-let investors wanting immediate income and long-lease security, or buyers seeking a characterful city pied-à-terre willing to accept higher running costs and inner-city trade-offs. Viewings are recommended for those assessing yield versus area factors.
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