The 10 best places to live in the West Midlands in 2024, according to new Muddy Stilettos guide

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Published 14th Sep 2024, 16:09 BST

Birmingham and Solihull neighbourhoods dominate the new Muddy Stilettos guide for the best places to live in the West Midlands

The 2024 Muddy Stilettos guide is out - revealing the best places to live in the West Midlands this year.

As part of its annual Top 260 Places to Live guide, Muddy Stilettos set up a regional vote across 29 English counties.

Covering more places than ever before - this insider guide shares local knowledge and insight intothe most sought-after counties in England. The guide is a go-to for potential buyers and residents and visitors looking for local hot spots and up-and-coming areas.

Birmingham and Solihull neighbourhoods feature heavily in the top 10 list for the West Midlands. Let’s take a look to see the 2024 ranking to see the best places to live in the region.

This beautiful village near Solihull came out on top as the region's best place to live in 2024. Muddy Stilettos wrote about the quaint countryside village: "You can’t go far wrong with Hampton, packed full of rural character despite being a hop, skip and a jump to the city via train, making it a popular option for commuters who crave a little pastoral idyll. The 12th century church, imposing Hampton Manor (once home to Sir Robert Peel, now a primo foodie destination) and medieval packhorse bridge all give Hampton a historical air."

1. Hampton-in-Arden

This beautiful village near Solihull came out on top as the region's best place to live in 2024. Muddy Stilettos wrote about the quaint countryside village: "You can’t go far wrong with Hampton, packed full of rural character despite being a hop, skip and a jump to the city via train, making it a popular option for commuters who crave a little pastoral idyll. The 12th century church, imposing Hampton Manor (once home to Sir Robert Peel, now a primo foodie destination) and medieval packhorse bridge all give Hampton a historical air." | Muddy Stilettos

Coming is second is Bournville. Famous for its Cadbury chocolate factory, Bournville is a picturesque suburb with tree-lined streets, parks, and historic buildings. It’s a family-friendly area with good schools and a strong sense of community. The guide wrote: "It’s home to numerous eateries and microbreweries, and did I mention the famous Cadbury’s chocolate factory? Renowned for its unspoilt Quaker architecture and beautiful green spaces, it has also buzzy vibe which is bringing a lot of first buyers and young families to the area."

2. Bournville

Coming is second is Bournville. Famous for its Cadbury chocolate factory, Bournville is a picturesque suburb with tree-lined streets, parks, and historic buildings. It’s a family-friendly area with good schools and a strong sense of community. The guide wrote: "It’s home to numerous eateries and microbreweries, and did I mention the famous Cadbury’s chocolate factory? Renowned for its unspoilt Quaker architecture and beautiful green spaces, it has also buzzy vibe which is bringing a lot of first buyers and young families to the area." | Adobe stock Photo: Bournville, Birmingham

The Coventry suburb is number three. The guide said: "Earlsdon with its top central location and vibrant nightlife is more popular than ever thanks to Cov’s title as City of Culture."

3. Earlsdon

The Coventry suburb is number three. The guide said: "Earlsdon with its top central location and vibrant nightlife is more popular than ever thanks to Cov’s title as City of Culture." | CC-BY-SA-2.5 Snowmanradio

The home of Birmingham's independent food scene came in fourth as the region best place to live. Harborne high street. Muddy Stilettos said: "Next to green Bournville with its Quaker roots and prim and proper Edgbaston sits Harborne. It’s a bit more of the cool sister, and while it might not be as pretty as its gentrified neighbours, its up and coming and there’s no shortage of things to do here – particularly if you’re a foodie."

4. Harborne, Birmingham

The home of Birmingham's independent food scene came in fourth as the region best place to live. Harborne high street. Muddy Stilettos said: "Next to green Bournville with its Quaker roots and prim and proper Edgbaston sits Harborne. It’s a bit more of the cool sister, and while it might not be as pretty as its gentrified neighbours, its up and coming and there’s no shortage of things to do here – particularly if you’re a foodie." | BW

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