Chain free ground-floor apartment with 125 years remaining on lease
Compact 304 sq ft — best for single occupants or rental use
Spacious lounge and one double bedroom
Service charge circa £2,000 per year; ground rent £12
1960s block: requires cosmetic updating and modernization
Area recorded as very deprived with above-average crime
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds
Very low council tax reduces ongoing costs
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Handsworth Wood offers a straightforward, affordable entry into homeownership or buy-to-let investing. Set within a mid-20th-century block, the flat has a long lease of approximately 125 years and is offered chain free.
Internally the layout is traditional: entrance hallway with storage, a spacious lounge, double bedroom, fitted kitchen and bathroom. The property totals about 304 sq ft — compact but practical for a single occupant or renting to professionals or students. Broadband and mobile signals are strong, supporting modern working-from-home needs.
Buyers should note the building dates from the 1960s and would benefit from cosmetic updating and modernization. The service charge is approximately £2,000 per year and there is a small ground rent of £12 per year. The surrounding neighbourhood scores as very deprived and recorded above-average crime levels; these are important considerations for owner-occupiers and investors assessing rental demand and yields.
Local amenities include multiple primary and secondary schools (several with Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings), regular bus links and local green spaces. Council tax is very low, which helps running costs. For those seeking a budget-priced flat with a long lease and straightforward layout, this property merits an internal inspection.
