Glasswater Locks — Phase 1
Canal-side debut on Birmingham's future HS2 threshold — Glenn Howells architecture, £250,000 entry
Glasswater Locks Phase 1 marks St Joseph's opening release along the Digbeth Branch Canal, where Eastside regeneration meets the university Learning Quarter. The first 26 homes — one- and two-bedroom apartments spanning Ashted, Belmont, Cardigan and Curzon wharfs — are designed by Glenn Howells Architects, the practice behind HS2 Curzon Street Station itself, 0.4 miles away. Tenure is a 250-year leasehold; completion runs from January 2026. With HS2 scheduled for the next decade and three mainline termini already within walking distance, the location offers a rare synthesis of historic waterway character and unfolding connectivity — at a point of entry a fraction of the London equivalent.
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| 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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