Kensington House is located in the heart of Birmingham’s Chinatown district, offering residents one of the city’s most convenient locations for shopping, dining and student life. The Mailbox shopping centre is only around 150 metres away, while the surrounding area is filled with Chinese restaurants, Asian supermarkets and a wide variety of international dining options. The property is also well connected to Birmingham’s major universities, making it a popular accommodation choice for students studying across the city.
BPP University, Aston University and Birmingham City University are all accessible within walking distance or by short public transport journeys, while the University of Birmingham can also be reached conveniently by bus. Transport connections are excellent, with Birmingham New Street railway station and the nearby tram network both within walking distance, allowing residents to travel easily throughout Birmingham and beyond.
The surrounding city-centre location also places residents close to some of Birmingham’s best-known landmarks and amenities, including Bullring Shopping Centre, Victoria Square and Library of Birmingham. Tesco supermarket, museums and cafés are all nearby, creating a highly convenient lifestyle environment for students and young residents.
Built in September 2015, Kensington House consists of six floors with approximately 157 rooms. The accommodation mainly offers studio-style apartments and self-contained one-bedroom apartment layouts. Every unit includes a private bathroom and kitchen facilities, allowing residents to enjoy fully independent living without needing to share cooking or bathroom spaces. The rooms are fully furnished and designed to provide a comfortable long-term living environment for students.
Kensington House also provides a comprehensive range of communal facilities and resident services. Amenities include WiFi, secure electronic entry systems, CCTV coverage, on-site management and maintenance teams, cleaning services, lifts, vending machines, bike storage, laundry facilities, a gym, communal lounges, study rooms, games areas, shared kitchens and private dining spaces. Air conditioning, kitchen appliances, furnishings and contents insurance are also included within the rooms, creating a modern and highly convenient student accommodation experience in central Birmingham.