The West Midlands has many quaint and picturesque towns and villages that are proving popular for families in 2025.
The region is also home to many excellent cities that come with great opportunities and good nightlife.
Garrington Property Finder recently released the latest ranking of the Best Places to Live for 2025 across England and Wales.
Their data analysts have identified nearly 1,450 cities, towns and villages across England and Wales that all score highly in at least one of five selection criteria – natural beauty, wellbeing, schools and jobs, heritage and value for money.
They’ve ranked the best places to live in the region, and we’ve also included some of our favourites too.
Here are the top 9 places to live in the West Midlands:
1. Harborne, Birmingham
Harborne is home to Birmingham's best food scene, with a plethora of great independent businesses including Tropea (the city's highest rated Italian) and The Plough | BW
2. 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
3. Digbeth
Known for its vibrant street art and creative spaces, Digbeth High Street is a hub for artists and musicians. The area is also home to some of the city’s best nightlife and food spots. Digbeth also took the top spot for the coolest place to live in 2025. We’ve long known Digbeth as a vibrant social hub, so it’s good to see the area get the credit it deserves. Some of the best venues include the Old Crown pub, Luna Springs, and Nortons | Birmingham city council
4. Knowle and Dorridge, Solihull
These suburbs offer spacious homes, excellent schools, and a semi-rural feel. Just a train ride away from Birmingham, they provide a countryside illusion while keeping you close to urban amenities. The quaint West Midlands villages have been named the second best places to live in the region for 2025 | Flickr