# Studio flat for rent (B2 4PA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 407, THE ROTUNDA, 150, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B2 4PA |
| Price | £880 pcm |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 33 m² |
| Last sold | £115,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/09/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £115/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £655

### Recommendations
- Y (£585 - £725)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8931-6021-6460-5943-5996)

## Description

Apartment 407, Rotunda Tower, 150 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PA is a premium studio apartment situated within one of Birmingham's most iconic landmark developments, offering contemporary city living in an unrivalled central location.

The apartment comprises a bright and spacious open-plan living and sleeping area, thoughtfully designed to maximise space and natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the sense of openness and provide impressive views across the city skyline, creating a modern and vibrant living environment.

The property benefits from a well-appointed fitted kitchenette, featuring integrated appliances and practical storage solutions, ideal for convenient day-to-day living. The layout has been carefully designed to be both functional and stylish, making efficient use of the available space.

The studio also includes a contemporary shower room, finished to a high standard with modern fittings and a clean, neutral design. The overall interior is modern, low-maintenance, and suitable for a wide range of occupants, including professionals, students, or city-based tenants seeking a central base.

Residents of Rotunda Tower benefit from secure entry access, lift service to all floors, and professionally maintained communal areas. The building is well-managed and recognised as one of Birmingham's most prestigious residential addresses.

Located directly on New Street, the property sits in the very heart of Birmingham city centre. It is just moments from Birmingham New Street Station, Grand Central shopping centre, the Bullring, and a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, bars, and entertainment venues. Major business districts and universities are also within easy walking distance, making this an exceptionally convenient location.

This studio apartment is ideal for those seeking a high-quality, low-maintenance city home in a landmark building with unbeatable transport links and lifestyle convenience. It also represents a strong investment opportunity due to consistently high rental demand in this prime central location.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88034715/801614) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88034715/801615) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 407 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PA | £115,000 | 14/03/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1709 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PG | £127,500 | 12/11/2025 | Flat |
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1804 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PG | £150,000 | 26/07/2023 | Flat |
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1705 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PG | £158,000 | 13/01/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 802 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PA | £205,000 | 27/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 500 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PA | £230,000 | 06/09/2022 | Flat |
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1202 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PE | £193,000 | 26/04/2022 | Flat |
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1203 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PE | £150,500 | 24/03/2022 | Flat |
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1300 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PE | £256,500 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 610 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PA | £150,000 | 14/10/2021 | Flat |
| THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 1207 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PE | £125,000 | 07/10/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] THE ROTUNDA, 150 APARTMENT 803 NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B2 4PA | £152,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £184,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £165,786 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £1,783,167 (3 Flat, B2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -100%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £979/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,088/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,197/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, St. Martins Gate, B2 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, The Rotunda, B2 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.03 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Rotunda, B2 | £2,000/mo | 1 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Orion Building, B5 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Orion Building, B1 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Orion Building, B5 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Holloway Circus Queensway, B1 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Holloway Circus, B1 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Orion Building, B5 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Orion Building, B5 | £1,400/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Navigation St, B5 | £1,500/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,111/mo (18 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 113.64% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1363.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £872/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4098.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £27/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -43.5%
- **10y growth:** -14.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Birmingham; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 5%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)