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.
5. Stirchley, Birmingham
The guide said: "Sitting in the shadows of the historic Cadbury factory in Bourneville this small but mighty urban high street is one of the most happening neighbourhoods in Brum. From the winner of the Michelin Young Chef Award for 2025 to a booming craft beer trade and one of the UK’s Top 50 cocktail bars, it’s a haven for independent businesses. It also has a tight knit community of just over 10,000 people hosting everything from cinema nights to fitness classes in the former Edwardian baths." | LTV
6. Digbeth, Birmingham
Muddy Stilettos: "B9 is the coolest neighbourhood in Britain, and it’s not just us saying it. Once Birmingham’s industrial heartland, Digbeth has everything an urban creative could desire." | Mimi Ibrahim