For students looking for student accommodation in Birmingham that puts them close to the city centre without the city centre price tag, Altura is one of the better value purpose-built residences in the Edgbaston area. Altura sits at 160 Bath Row, Birmingham B15 1NR, on the edge of the 1,600 acre Calthorpe Estate, a short walk from Five Ways and easy reach of the city's main university campuses.
From £160 per week with bills included, Altura offers a mix of ensuite rooms and self-contained studios, a fully equipped gym, a cinema room, a gaming room, and dedicated study and social spaces, all inside a building that consistently gets picked out for its price point relative to what's on offer.
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What Makes Altura Birmingham Stand Out?
Altura's case is straightforward: it is genuinely one of the most competitively priced purpose-built student blocks in central Birmingham, without cutting the amenity list down to match. Where some budget options in the city strip back to a bed and a shared bathroom, Altura still finds room for a gym, a cinema space, and a proper gaming room, so the lower price doesn't come at the cost of somewhere to actually spend an evening.
The Bath Row address also does real work. It sits just outside the Calthorpe Estate, one of Edgbaston's more attractive residential pockets, with landscaped grounds around the building and both bike and car parking on site, uncommon for a property this close to the centre.
Room Types at Altura Birmingham
Altura offers ensuite rooms within shared apartments and fully self-contained studios, with several named tiers inside each category so students can weigh finish and size against budget.
Standard Ensuite: a private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom inside a shared apartment, furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and double wardrobe. Residents share a communal kitchen fitted with a fridge, oven, induction hob, and multicooker.
Executive Ensuite: an upgraded version of the standard room with improved furnishings, still within a shared apartment setup.
Standard Studio: a self-contained space with a private bathroom, kitchenette, fridge freezer, microwave, and induction hob, built for students who want their own front door without the shared kitchen.
Executive Studio: the top of the studio range, with a larger footprint and upgraded fixtures.
| Room Type | Bathroom | Kitchen | Est. Weekly Price | Best For |
| Standard Ensuite | Private en-suite | Shared | From £160/wk | Budget-first, social living |
| Executive Ensuite | Private en-suite | Shared | £175-£210/wk | Upgraded shared living |
| Standard Studio | Private en-suite | Private kitchenette | From £240/wk | Independent living |
| Executive Studio | Private en-suite | Private kitchenette | £250-£279/wk | Premium independent living |
All rooms include electricity, water, gas, heating, contents insurance, and 100 Mbps broadband in the weekly rent. A £250 deposit applies on booking, and instalment payment plans are available across the academic year.
Amenities at Altura Birmingham
- On-site gym: fully equipped fitness suite, no external membership needed
- Cinema room: dedicated screening space for film nights
- Gaming room: entertainment area with games and a hosting kitchen attached
- Study spaces: quiet, dedicated areas separate from the social spaces
- Landscaped grounds: outdoor space rare for a city centre adjacent property
- Secure bike storage: covered and accessible
- On-site parking: available, uncommon for this location
- 24 hour concierge and secure door entry
- CCTV throughout the building
- On-site maintenance team
- On-site laundry facilities
The combination of a gym, cinema room, and gaming room with a hosting kitchen gives Altura a genuinely social offer for a property at this price point, one that tends to punch above its weight compared with similarly priced buildings elsewhere in the city.
Location: Bath Row and Edgbaston
Altura's B15 1NR postcode sits right on the boundary between the city centre and Edgbaston, one of Birmingham's more established residential districts. The Bath Row location keeps residents close enough to the centre for a short walk into town, while the Calthorpe Estate's landscaped grounds nearby give the area a calmer, greener feel than the busier streets closer to the Bullring.
Five Ways train and tram station is within easy walking distance, and bus stops including Ivy Bush sit close to the building, giving residents frequent services across the city without needing to rely on a single route.
Universities Near Altura Birmingham
- University of Birmingham: approximately 18 minutes by bus, or around a 15 minute walk depending on route
- Birmingham City University (City South Campus): roughly a 16 minute walk
- Aston University: accessible by bus or a short cycle
- University College Birmingham: around 17 minutes on foot
- BPP University Birmingham: approximately a 15 minute walk
Life at Altura: What to Expect
Move-in day at most Birmingham PBSA buildings follows a fairly standard script, but the Bath Row location changes the day to day rhythm once term actually starts. Because Altura sits closer to Edgbaston than to the noisier stretch of Broad Street, residents tend to describe the building as calmer at night than some of the more central Birmingham blocks, while still being close enough to reach the city's bars and restaurants within fifteen minutes.
Mornings tend to centre on the gym and the shared kitchen. With the gym included in rent, a genuine number of residents build a routine around it rather than paying separately for a nearby chain gym, which adds up over an academic year. The hosting kitchen attached to the gaming room becomes a natural gathering spot too, particularly for flat dinners or watching sport, since it is built with more counter space than a standard shared kitchen.
Students weighing Altura against other Birmingham options tend to raise a few recurring points. On the plus side, the price point is consistently cited as one of the strongest in the city for a building with this amenity list, and the combination of secure bike and car parking is unusual enough to matter for students who commute with a bike or bring a car from home. On the other side, being on the edge of Edgbaston rather than directly in the city centre means the walk into town, while manageable, is longer than at some more central alternatives, and prospective residents should factor that fifteen to twenty minute walk into their daily routine before booking.
For students who value a quieter evening atmosphere with a strong amenity package over being in the absolute centre of the action, that trade-off tends to work in Altura's favour. For students who want to be able to stumble home from the Bullring in five minutes, a more central property might suit better. Either way, the rent saved relative to city centre equivalents is usually enough to cover a term of takeaway coffee, if that is where priorities lie.
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FAQs
1. Where is Altura Birmingham located?
A: Altura is located at 160 Bath Row, Birmingham B15 1NR, on the edge of the Calthorpe Estate near Edgbaston.
2. Which universities are near Altura Birmingham?
A: It is within reach of the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University, and University College Birmingham.
3. What room types are available at Altura Birmingham?
A: Students can choose from Standard and Executive Ensuite rooms within shared apartments, or Standard and Executive Studios for independent living.
4. Are bills included at Altura Birmingham?
A: Yes, rent includes electricity, water, gas, heating, contents insurance, and broadband.
5. What amenities does Altura Birmingham offer?
A: Amenities include a gym, cinema room, gaming room, study spaces, landscaped grounds, secure bike storage, on-site parking, and 24 hour concierge and security.
6. Is parking available at Altura Birmingham?
A: Yes, on-site parking is available, which is uncommon for a property this close to Birmingham city centre.