The new guide has revealed the best places to live in the West Midlands in 2026.
Lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos has returned with its annual Top 260 Places to Live series, which assesses 30 different counties and regions across the UK.
Experts considered many different factors such as schools, culture and shops to create a list of the top 6 places to live in the West Midlands region.
1. Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
The Muddy Stilettos guide said: "No longer just a place to buy your engagement ring, this historic neighborhood is now one of the country’s most desirable places to live. From Michelin star restaurants to quirky museums, listed buildings and cool cocktail bars, it’s just minutes away from the city centre with its own dedicated Midlands Metro tram stop and regular buses. The ongoing transformation of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has been boosted by major regeneration projects including the upcoming £125m 400-home plan for St Paul’s Quarter." Photo: Submitted
2. Edgbaston, Birmingham
The guide said: "It might be home to international sporting venues Edgbaston Cricket Club and the historic Edgbaston Priory Club but there’s more to this part of Brum than its sporting heritage. It’s also home to some beautiful botanical gardens, multiple top-rated schools, Michelin-starred restaurants aplenty, two universities and is just a stone’s throw from the city centre." Photo: Submitted
3. Harborne, Birmingham
A bustling suburb of Birmingham, Harborne boasts a mix of historic charm and modern amenities. The guide wrote: “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. Some of Brum’s best restaurants sit in this neighbourhood." | Harborne Market
4. Kings Heath, Birmingham
The guide said: "This up-and-coming Brummy suburb is known for its vibrant atmosphere, independent shops and restaurant, busy high street, and diverse community – what’s not to like?" Where to eat? "If you love wine and small plates you’re going to want to visit neighbourhood wine bar, deli and cheesemonger Grace + James." | Bond Wolfe