Summary - 18 PAKENHAM ROAD BIRMINGHAM B15 2NE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable starter flat near university, hospital and city links.
Chain-free ground-floor flat with long 135-year lease
Compact footprint: approximately 334 sq ft, small rooms throughout
Residents’ off-street parking and attractive communal gardens
Secondary glazing; low-maintenance brick construction
Electric heating via wall-mounted room heaters (higher running costs)
Service charge about £1,529.02 per year (paid half-yearly)
Broadband speeds in area reported as slow; mobile signal average
Local crime level above average — consider security and insurance
Ground-floor, one-bedroom apartment in Edgbaston offering an affordable entry into a well-positioned neighbourhood. The layout is compact and efficient with a dual-aspect sitting room partly open to a small kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom — suitable for a single occupant or couple wanting low-maintenance living close to the university, hospital and city amenities. The property is chain free and comes with a long lease (135 years).
Practical features include secondary glazing, off-street residents’ parking and well-kept communal gardens. Heating is electric via wall-mounted room heaters and hot water is stored in a tank in an airing cupboard; these systems keep maintenance simple but mean energy costs can be higher than gas-heated homes. The building dates from the late 1960s–1970s and presents a modern, modest finish rather than period character.
Buyers should note the apartment’s limited floor area (approximately 334 sq ft) and compact rooms — this is a small, economical home rather than a spacious flat. Service charges are approximately £1,529.02 per year (paid half-yearly), broadband speeds in the area are slow, and local crime levels are reported as above average. These practical considerations affect running costs and suitability depending on lifestyle.
Overall this is a straightforward, well-located starter property or investment opportunity for someone prioritising location, a long lease and low upkeep over living space. It will suit buyers who want easy access to Birmingham University, QE Hospital and city links and who accept modest internal space and electric heating as trade-offs for affordability and convenience.
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