Glasswater Locks — Phase 1
Canal-side living where HS2 meets Birmingham's future — from £250,000
Glasswater Locks Phase 1 marks St Joseph's debut in Birmingham Eastside, releasing 22 one- and two-bedroom apartments across four canal-side buildings designed by Glenn Howells Architects — the practice behind HS2's Curzon Street Station, a short walk away. With 250-year leasehold tenure and completion from January 2026, this is a rare chance to secure a one-bedroom residence in a re-emerging city quarter for under £300,000 — a pricing position unthinkable in Greater London. The development sits within the Learning Quarter, moments from Aston and Birmingham City universities, and benefits from direct mainline access to London today; when HS2 opens, Curzon Street will anchor an entirely new connectivity axis. For the investor or owner-occupier seeking exposure to a second-tier city with capital-value headroom, this is Birmingham at an inflection point.
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22 available
| Floor | Type | Size | Aspect | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 Bed | 668 sqft | Suburban – N/E | £325K |
| 8 | 1 BedBest value | 668 sqft | Suburban – N/E | £279K |
| 3 | 1 Bed | 478 sqft | Suburban – N/E | £250K |
| 8 | 1 Bed | 668 sqft | Suburban – N/E | £292K |
| 8 | 1 Bed | 469 sqft | S/E | £274K |
| 2 | 1 Bed | 469 sqft | Development 1 – W | £265K |
| 3 | 1 Bed | 478 sqft | Development 1 – W | £250K |
| 1 | 2 Bed | 729 sqft | £435K | |
| 7 | 2 Bed | 1012 sqft | £549K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 1242 sqft | £535K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 832 sqft | £397K | |
| 8 | 2 BedBest value | 832 sqft | £348K | |
| 4 | 2 Bed | 735 sqft | £390K | |
| 5 | 2 Bed | 735 sqft | £340K | |
| 6 | 2 Bed | 735 sqft | £346K | |
| 7 | 2 Bed | 735 sqft | £408K | |
| 7 | 2 Bed | 735 sqft | £351K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 832 sqft | £412K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 832 sqft | £382K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 832 sqft | £382K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 832 sqft | £407K | |
| 8 | 2 Bed | 1242 sqft | £549K |
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Developer · St Joseph
St Joseph is Berkeley Group's s and North division (referenced as "Berkeley St Joseph" in the brochure). Glasswater Locks is its canal-side regeneration in Birmingham's Eastside (B4), located between the Digbeth Branch Canal, Birmingham's "Learning Quarter" (education hub) and Eastside. Architecture is by Glenn Howells Architects (creative lead Dav Bansal, brochure P6) — the same practice designing HS2 Curzon Street Station. The development directly adjoins the forthcoming HS2 hub, which will dramatically shorten Birmingham's journey times to London and other major UK cities
Tenure & payment
Prices, unit types, sizes, tenure and completion timelines on this page are subject to the developer’s latest announcements and may change at any time. Figures are for reference only and do not constitute an offer or investment advice; please consult a qualified professional before purchasing.
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