There are plenty of incredible places to live in the West Midlands and some of them are particularly outstanding. Acclaimed digital platform Muddy Stilettos has unveiled its guide to the top 10 places to live in our fantastic region as part of its Top 250 Best Places to Live guide - and five of them are in Birmingham itself!
Covering more regions than ever before and - with 50 more recommendations than its previous 2022 list - the definitive insider guide draws upon its unparalleled local knowledge and insight into the 28 most sought-after counties in England, guiding potential buyers to local hot spots and up-and-coming areas.
Looking to move to a new property but not sure what area to choose? Take a look at 10 locations in the West Midlands that made it to the Muddy Stilettos’ expert guide:

5. Edgbaston
Edgbaston has great architecture, is well connected to the city centre with a tram line - if you don’t fancy walking. There are a host of great places to dine in the village and it has its a reservoir and a pool, which is in fact a small lake with a section of woodland offering an oasis of calm behind Winterbourne House and Gardens. | Hugo.arg CC BY-SA 4.0

6. Coleshill, Warrickshire
Coleshill in Warrickshire takes the name from the River Cole and is a market town. It’s located on a steep hill and has scenic views for those who are looking for a calm place to live in. (Credit - Wikimedia Commons) | Wikimedia Commons

7. Bournville, Birmingham
Bournville in south Birmingham is known for being home to Cadbury’s Anyone who calls the place home is lucky. (Credit - Elliott Brown CC BY 2.0) | Elliott Brown CC BY 2.0

8. Harborne Walkway
Harborne is one of the best places to live in in Birmingham and has some massive historic houses. It has great schools, eateries, and places to spend time in the outdoors too. (Credit - Phil Campion Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic) | Phil Campion Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic