Birmingham | Paper Yard Birmingham offers 77 boutique apartments in a prime central location, with prices starting from £240,000
Property Overview
Paper Yard Birmingham: Premium Living, High‑Performing Yields.
Paper Yard Birmingham is a boutique residential development in the city’s historic Gun Quarter, just moments from the future HS2 terminal. Designed with Scandinavian‑inspired architecture and premium finishes, it offers light‑filled one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments supported by landscaped courtyard gardens, a wellbeing studio and secure cycle storage.
With prices from £240,000, AST yields up to 6.3% and short‑term‑let returns reaching 10%, Paper Yard provides strong income potential. A 999‑year leasehold, zero ground rent and Q2 2027 completion reinforce its appeal as a flexible, future‑focused investment opportunity in one of Birmingham’s strongest rental markets.
Investment Facts
Prices from £240,000
77 one and two bedroom luxury apartments
AST 6.3%+ yield return (10% STL)
999 years leashold
No ground rent
Only £2000 to reserve today
Flexible payment plan
Short-term-let approved
Paper Yard: A Boutique Development Anchored in Birmingham’s Next Major Regeneration District
Paper Yard Birmingham is set within the city’s historic Gun Quarter, once the centre of Birmingham’s world‑renowned gun‑making industry and now a flagship regeneration district undergoing major transformation. Significant investment is reshaping the area with new residential schemes, creative workspaces and improved public realm, positioning Paper Yard at the forefront of this next phase of city‑centre growth. Its location places residents just a short walk from the future HS2 Curzon Street terminal, offering unrivalled connectivity, faster links to London and direct access to Birmingham’s expanding business, cultural and professional ecosystem.
The development is delivered by Hatchbury, an experienced UK residential developer known for light‑filled, design‑led homes crafted with meticulous detailing and premium finishes. Founded by brothers John and Patrick Kennedy, Hatchbury brings more than two decades of expertise across landmark schemes and high‑end residential projects. Their approach underpins Paper Yard’s Scandinavian‑inspired architecture, boutique amenities and long‑term investment appeal, creating a contemporary, high‑quality living environment at the heart of one of Birmingham’s most significant regeneration zones.
Amenities
- Cycle Store
- Excellent Transport Links
- WiFi
- Security
- Close To Local Shops
- Local Bars and Restaurants
- Minutes From City Centre
- Co-Working Spaces
- Close to HS2
- 49 Minutes by Train to London
- Yoga Studio
WHAT’S NEARBY?Bullring – 10 min walk
O2 Academy – 14 min walk
Tesco Express – 6 min walk
Digbeth – 6 min cycle
Moor Street Station – 7 min walk
Brindley Place – 7 min cycle
Airport – 22 min drive
Aston University – 5 min walk
RAILBirmingham’s rail links are outstanding, with New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill offering fast, frequent connections across the Midlands and to major UK cities. Direct services run to London, Manchester and Bristol, and HS2 will cut the Birmingham–London journey to around 49 minutes, reinforcing the city’s position as one of the UK’s most strategically connected rail hubs.
BY ROADBirmingham sits at the heart of the UK’s motorway network, with rapid access to the M6, M5 and M42, making regional and national travel fast and reliable. These major routes connect the city directly to key destinations across the Midlands and beyond, supporting smooth commuter travel and strengthening Birmingham’s role as a central hub for business and mobility.
AIRPORTSouthside Residences is around 20 minutes from Birmingham Airport, offering quick, convenient access to domestic and international travel, with excellent motorway and rail connections ensuring smooth onward journeys.
Its location makes it ideal for frequent flyers, business travellers and investors seeking strong long‑term rental appeal.
What makes Birmingham a great investment city?
Birmingham is one of the UK’s strongest investment markets, supported by £10bn+ of regeneration, a rapidly expanding population and rental occupancy rates above 98%. The city has seen around 30% rental growth in the past five years, while property prices remain 40–50% lower than London, giving investors an accessible entry point with strong potential for long‑term capital gains.
Connectivity and economic momentum reinforce this appeal. Birmingham is home to 6,000+ tech firms, a major financial services cluster and more than 80,000 students, creating a deep, reliable tenant base. With HS2 set to cut journey times to London to around 49 minutes, the city is positioned for further demand and sustained investment performance.
80K
STUDENT POPULATION
With an 80,000‑strong student population driving year‑round occupancy and supporting both long‑term and short‑term rental strategies, Birmingham offers investors a deep, reliable tenant base that underpins stable yields and sustained demand.
10%+
HOUSE PRICE INCREASE
Over the last five years, Birmingham house prices have increased by roughly 10–12%, based on the UK House Price Index trend for the city.
This figure is derived from comparing Birmingham’s average price in early 2021 with the latest 2026 ONS data, which shows the city at £231,000 in January 2026 with very limited year‑on‑year movement in the most recent period.
49 mins
TRAIN TIME TO LONDON VIA HS2
HS2 will cut the Birmingham to London journey to around 49 minutes, transforming the city’s connectivity and widening its commuter catchment. This faster link is expected to boost demand from London‑based professionals seeking better value, strengthening Birmingham’s appeal and supporting long‑term investor confidence.
20%+
CAPITAL GROWTH OVER 5 YEARS
Birmingham is forecast to see 20–26% capital growth over the next five years, driven by major regeneration, strong demand and continued affordability. With supply tightening and investment accelerating, the city is well positioned for sustained, above‑average performance.
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