Developer visualisation of Priors Gate on Steelhouse Lane at dusk

Steelhouse Lane · Birmingham

Priors Gate.

A building with a past.
A home for what comes next.

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Developer CGI. Illustrative, subject to final specification.

The settingBirmingham B4
The architectureHeritage conversion
The homes1 & 2 bedrooms
Your next stepCompare the details
A new chapter

Character you cannot replicate.

The former Steelhouse Lane Police Headquarters is becoming a collection of individual city-centre homes.

Opened in 1933, the building's red brick, Portland stone and distinctive windows give Priors Gate an identity rooted in Birmingham. The conversion brings contemporary interiors to an established address near the Snow Hill and Colmore business districts.

Start with the apartment itself: its proportions, its floor position and the way you want to use it. Then examine the costs, timetable and buying terms with IGA.

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Supplied architectural sketch of the former Birmingham police headquarters
Original building sketch supplied in the developer pack.
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Different floors.
Individual homes.

Read the architect's plans, compare up to three layouts and bring your shortlist into the conversation. Prices and availability are confirmed for your selected apartments.

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Second floor

Architect's second floor plan for Priors Gate

Developer architectural drawing, supplied October 2026. Do not scale from this drawing. Confirm your apartment against its final plans.

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Layouts from the supplied release sheet. Inclusion here does not confirm current availability.

Your comparison 0/3

Choose up to three apartments above to compare their space and floor position.

Life around Steelhouse Lane

The city, within reach.

Your starting point

42-44
Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham B4

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Business

Colmore business district

Birmingham's established professional and financial district.

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Transport

Birmingham New Street

The city's principal mainline station, adjoining Grand Central.

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Routes and travel times depend on your mode of travel and current conditions. Open the live map for directions.

Inside Priors Gate

Old character.
Contemporary detail.

1 / 5

Illustrative developer CGIs. Furniture, outlook and details may differ by apartment. Final specification and contract take precedence.

Kitchen

Handleless cabinetry, Bosch cooking appliances and integrated fridge/freezer. Dishwashers in selected larger apartments.

Finishes

Herringbone-pattern LVT outside tiled bathrooms, double glazing and contemporary bathroom fittings.

Connections

Fibre pre-wiring, video entry and USB sockets are described in the developer specification.

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External CGI walkthroughs supplied by the developer. Illustrative only.

Make the assumptions visible

Look beyond the headline.

Explore the purchase stages and what might remain from rental income after costs. Start with your own assumptions, then ask us to help verify the inputs for an actual apartment.

Your own illustration. Enter the assumptions you want to explore. These are not quoted Priors Gate terms or a rent forecast.

Reservation is credited to exchange, not added twice. Taxes, legal costs and financing charges are additional.

Enter all four assumptions to see the cash required at each stage. Enter 0 for a stage you do not want to model.

Construction evidence

Progress, with a date.

Actual site photographs from the developer update dated 23 September 2026. Labels follow the supplied folders, 104 and 102. These show progress on that date.

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September 2026 report

From partitions
to first fix.

The contractor's report dated 23 September describes first-fix electrical and plumbing work, insulation and plasterboard installation progressing across the building.

Report forecast: 27 August 2027. The earlier fact-find targets September 2027. Request the latest programme and review the contractual dates.

  1. 01

    Structure & setting out

    Demolition, internal stud partitions and flat-to-flat setting out reported.

  2. 02

    Services & protection

    First-fix electrical and plumbing, fire-sealing and floor-levelling reported.

  3. 03

    Walls taking shape

    Insulation and plasterboard installation reported across several floors.

  4. 04

    Next in the programme

    Remaining demolition and services, with first-fix sprinkler installation planned.

Read the detail

A clearer view of the evidence.

PDFArchitectural plansFive floor drawings supplied October 2026.↗PDFDeveloper brochureOriginal May 2026 brochure. Later additions and current terms require confirmation.↗

Before reserving, review the exact apartment, title and tenure, payment schedule, estimated service charge, deposit arrangements and current construction programme with the appropriate professional advisers.

Practical questions

What you need to know.

Where is Priors Gate?

Priors Gate is at 42-44 Steelhouse Lane in Birmingham city centre, close to the Snow Hill and Colmore business districts. It is a conversion of the former police headquarters.

Can I see the current apartment prices?

Request the current release and a tailored shortlist. Published source sheets contain different price and incentive versions, so IGA will confirm the selected apartment's price and availability before you proceed.

When is completion expected?

The September 2026 contractor report forecasts 27 August 2027; the earlier fact-find gives September 2027. These are construction targets, not contractual guarantees. Request the current programme and the selected purchase contract.

What is included in the specification?

The developer specification describes Bosch cooking appliances, integrated fridge/freezer, herringbone-pattern LVT, double glazing, video entry and fibre pre-wiring. Dishwashers are specified only for selected larger apartments. Confirm the chosen apartment's final specification.

What are the purchase terms?

The supplied documents contain different exchange-payment percentages. IGA will provide the current, plot-specific schedule and reservation conditions. The planner on this page uses your own assumptions and does not quote the developer's terms.

Is parking included?

The fact-find records no private parking. A cycle store is included in the plans. Confirm any separate parking arrangement directly.

Are returns guaranteed?

No. Any income illustration depends on the rent, vacancy, running costs and financing you enter. It is not a rental valuation, tax calculation or forecast. Property values and income can fall as well as rise.

Capital is at risk. Property values and rental income can fall as well as rise. Construction programmes, costs and financing can change. IGA Global does not provide regulated financial, tax, mortgage or legal advice.

Your next move

From a possibility
to your shortlist.

Tell us what you want your next property to achieve.

Dale Anderson and IGA Global will help you compare the relevant apartments, ask the practical questions and identify the next step for your circumstances.

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The IGA approach

  1. Understand your objectives.
  2. Compare the actual apartments.
  3. Make costs and assumptions clear.
  4. Coordinate the next steps.
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Priors Gate · Birmingham