If you’re nearing retirement or craving a quieter pace, you’re probably weighing a few big choices.
After years in an office or the rush of city life, the idea of moving to the countryside can feel like a breath of fresh air. The West Midlands is full of villages that deliver exactly that.
Historic churches, character pubs with low beams, and wide open fields give these villages a calm, lived-in charm that makes them ideal for anyone ready to slow things down.
We’ve picked out ten of the sleepiest West Midlands villages and highlighted what makes each one worth considering. Take a look.
5. Barnt Green
Barnt Green is one of the most desirable locations to live in the West Midlands located near the Lickey Hills Country Park and other stunning countryside with stunning properties. It’s no wonder it attracts a wealth of affluent residents, including Jack Grealish and Ron Atkinson. The leafy village has a great range of restaurants and pubs too, such as the Barnt Green Inn (pictured), the Cork and Crust and the Black and Green restaurant. | Google
6. Ombersley
Ombersley in Worcestershire was recently named as one of the UK's poshest villages. House prices in Ombersley have an overall average of £503,641 over the last year, according to RightMove. There are some lovely pubs in the village too. | Google
7. Hampton in Arden, Solihull
Hampton in Arden is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Arden in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. The Forest of Arden has featured in Shakespeare’s plays and the neighbourhood has incredible history behind it. It is also home to some great restaurants - located inside Hampton Manor. (Photo - Google Streetview) | Google Streetview
8. Catherine de Barnes in Solihull
Catherine de Barnes village is close to Hampton in Arden and is another lovely Solihull village. The name is derived from Ketelberne, a 12th century lord. The village was in the manor of Longdon back then and later merged with the manor of Ulverlei to form Solihull. (Photo - Google Streetview) | Google Streetview