St Paul’s Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1QZ
No. 30 St Pauls
Heritage and contemporary apartments overlooking St Paul’s Square in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter
1-, 2- & 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses
Projected yields up to 5.5%
Jewellery Quarter and St Paul’s Square
An Overview of No. 30 St Pauls, St Paul’s Square, Birmingham
No. 30 St Pauls is a completed residential scheme by Elevate Property Group, named Midlands Residential Developer of the Year. It overlooks St Paul's Church on a quiet corner of St Paul's Square, the last surviving Georgian square in Birmingham, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, one of the most established neighbourhoods for property investment in Birmingham. The development brings together two buildings: a restored 1850s industrial warehouse with its original facade intact, and a 1990s contemporary building that received a RIBA West Midlands award. Together they hold 58 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two penthouses.
The building has a long connection to the Jewellery Quarter's trade. It was first a warehouse for the Cambrian Button Works, later a silversmith's workshop and then home to local rivet makers and electroplaters. Today it sits among Grade II listed buildings, independent restaurants, bars and workshops, in an area highlighted in our Birmingham buy-to-let guide for its strong demand for character conversion apartments. Elevate's own headquarters is next door on St Paul's Square.
Apartments in the contemporary building have private terraces, and some have views across the square to St Paul's Church. All residents share a landscaped internal courtyard. St Paul's Metro stop is a short walk away, Snow Hill Station is around five minutes on foot, and the Colmore Business District and Birmingham city centre are both within walking distance. For investors, No. 30 St Pauls offers a completed heritage asset in one of Birmingham's most in-demand neighbourhoods, supported by TKPG's completion and property management service. Elevate's Birmingham portfolio also includes Fountain Court on Steelhouse Lane.
Key Details
- Developer: Elevate Property Group
- Address: St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, B3 1QZ
- Status: Completed
- 58 apartments: one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two penthouses
- Projected yields up to 5.5%
- Service charge: £2.58 psf
- Tenure: 999-year lease, zero ground rent
- Payment plan: £5,000 reservation, 20% on exchange (less reservation fee), 80% on completion
- Overlooking St Paul’s Square, Birmingham’s only surviving Georgian square
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Studio Apartments
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1 Bedroom Apartments
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2 Bedroom Apartments
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3 Bedroom Apartments
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On the Map
No. 30 St Pauls, St Paul’s Square
▸ St Paul’s Metro stop – short walk
▸ Birmingham Snow Hill Station – 5 minutes on foot
▸ Colmore Business District – 12 minutes on foot
▸ New Street Station – 16 minutes on foot
▸ Brindleyplace – 19 minutes on foot
▸ M6 – 8 minutes by car
▸ Birmingham Airport – 22 minutes by car
▸ London – 79 minutes by train from New Street
Why Choose Birmingham
Birmingham
Market Summary
The Birmingham property market is strategically positioned for growth. Forecasts suggest the West Midlands region will see property price growth of 27.6% over five years, outpacing the UK average of 24.5%. This resilience is built on strong demand, fuelled by a forecasted 15% population growth by 2031. As a result, rental prices are also predicted to soar, with a +22.2% rental increase by 2028 (compared to the UK average of 17% by 2029), making it a high-confidence market for capital appreciation.
Yields
Birmingham's rental yields are strong, averaging 6% for traditional buy-to-let (BTL) and reaching 9% for short-term let (STL) strategies in central, high-demand areas. This is primarily due to a severe housing shortage: Birmingham's housing delivery is only meeting around 60% of its annual target, resulting in an estimated deficit of approximately 3,243 homes per year. Amid the city’s pressing need for 89,000 new homes by 2031, this undersupply creates fierce competition for rental properties, offering a lucrative opportunity for investors.
Regeneration
- Smithfield: This £1.9 billion, 17-hectare regeneration site in the heart of Birmingham is one of the largest single city centre developments in the UK. With £172.8 million in grant funding allocated, Smithfield will deliver 3,000+ new homes and 10,000+ jobs.
- Big City Plan: This city framework outlines the expansion of Birmingham’s core by 25%, dividing it into distinct quarters such as Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter. The regeneration aims to enhance connectivity, create up to 50,000 new jobs, and contribute around £2.1 billion to the local economy, strengthening tenant demand beyond the traditional city centre.
- UK Economic Engine: Birmingham's thriving finance and tech sectors, bolstered by major corporate relocations, position it as a key UK economic hub outside of London.
Connectivity
- HS2 Transformation: The construction of the future HS2 Curzon Street Station is the key driver of future value, cutting the rail journey time to London to approximately 49 minutes. This proximity will push property values in the Eastside and Colmore districts.
- Midland Metro: The Metro is actively expanding, with the Eastside Extension reaching key investment areas such as Digbeth and the future HS2 station, significantly improving citywide access for residents.
- Air & Rail: Birmingham Airport (BHX) provides international connectivity, and Birmingham New Street remains the busiest rail hub outside London, ensuring high-speed access across the country.
Areas Overview
- City Centre (B1/B3) - Capital Growth & Premium Rent: Attracts high-earning tenants due to corporate relocations (PwC, Goldman Sachs) to Paradise Circus.
- Digbeth (B5/B9) - Regeneration Hotspot: Central to the massive Smithfield project and served by the new Metro line. High capital growth forecast.
- Jewellery Quarter (B18) - Heritage & Stability: High demand for unique, character-filled conversion apartments. Strong community and lifestyle appeal.
- Colmore District (B3) - Professional Commuter: Premium location near the financial district and the future HS2 Curzon Street Station. Excellent for capital preservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. 30 St Pauls is on St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, B3 1QZ, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter. It overlooks St Paul’s Church and is around five minutes on foot from Snow Hill Station.
No. 30 St Pauls is delivered by Elevate Property Group, named Midlands Residential Developer of the Year. Elevate specialises in heritage conversions across the region, and its headquarters sits next door on St Paul’s Square.
The development has 58 homes: one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two penthouses. Apartments in the contemporary building include private terraces, and selected homes overlook St Paul’s Square.
No. 30 St Pauls offers projected yields of up to 5.5%. Yields are projections only and depend on the individual unit, rental achieved and market conditions.
Yes, No. 30 St Pauls is complete.
A £5,000 reservation fee secures the apartment. 20% is then due on exchange, less the reservation fee already paid, and the remaining 80% is due on completion.
The service charge is £2.58 per square foot. Apartments are sold on a 999-year lease with zero ground rent.
Each apartment includes a contemporary fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware. Heating is Wi-Fi controlled electric, with hot water from an air source heat pump, plus MVHR ventilation, LED lighting and fibre connectivity. Two-bedroom apartments also include a bath.
The Jewellery Quarter is one of Birmingham’s most established residential neighbourhoods. It has more than 300 jewellery-related businesses, a growing independent food and drink scene, and was recognised as a World Craft City in 2025. It also sits within walking distance of the Colmore Business District and next to major regeneration at Snow Hill and Paradise, supporting demand from professional tenants.
Heritage Conversion
From Button Works to Boutique Residences
No. 30 St Pauls began life in the mid-1800s as a warehouse for the Cambrian Button Works. It later became a silversmith’s workshop for William Neale & Sons, then home to rivet makers Linread Ltd and electroplaters William Smith Ltd. A major refurbishment in the 1990s added a contemporary building that received a RIBA West Midlands award, while the original facade was kept intact.
For investors, this combination of preserved heritage and modern construction is rare in the Jewellery Quarter. It gives No. 30 St Pauls a distinctive position in the rental market, appealing to tenants who want character alongside modern comfort.
Jewellery Quarter
Overlooking Birmingham’s Only Surviving Georgian Square
St Paul’s Square was laid out in the late 18th century and is the last remaining Georgian square in Birmingham, lined with Grade II listed buildings and centred on St Paul’s Church. Around it, the Jewellery Quarter is home to more than 300 jewellery-related businesses alongside independent restaurants, bars and creative studios. In 2025 it was recognised as a World Craft City.
For investors, the Jewellery Quarter’s established reputation and protected heritage setting limit new supply on the square itself, supporting long-term demand and values in one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Connectivity
Minutes from Snow Hill and the Business District
St Paul’s Metro stop is a short walk from the development, linking residents across the city centre and the wider West Midlands. Snow Hill Station is around five minutes on foot, the Colmore Business District is within a 12-minute walk, and New Street Station offers direct services to London in around 79 minutes.
For investors, this connectivity places No. 30 St Pauls within easy reach of Birmingham’s main employment hubs, supporting steady tenant demand from professionals working across the city centre.
City Regeneration
Between the Jewellery Quarter and a City in Transformation
The Jewellery Quarter sits on the edge of several of Birmingham’s largest regeneration schemes. Plans for Snow Hill aim to create a major mixed-use destination with improved connections towards the Quarter. The £1.2bn Paradise development is reshaping the civic core, and the £4.2bn Knowledge Quarter and £1.9bn Smithfield scheme are transforming the east and south of the city centre.
For investors, No. 30 St Pauls offers a completed asset in an established neighbourhood, close to new employment, infrastructure and amenities expected to support both rental demand and capital growth.