The 12 areas in & around Birmingham where you’re likely to hear the ‘poshest’ accents
We asked readers for their thoughts on the places where you’re most likely to hear a posh accent in the Birmingham - here’s what they said
Our readers recently gave us their thoughts on where you’re most likely to hear the strongest Brummie accent in and around Birmingham.
We were inundated with responses and now this week, BirminghamWorld readers have given us their thoughts on the areas of the city where you might hear the ‘poshest’ accents.
Yes, the Birmingham accent may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s certainly one of the most distinctive dialects in the UK, and Brummies are proud of their defining accent. But are there certain areas of Birmingham where residents have an accent that is perceived to sound ‘posher’ than others - although you may be surprised by some of the neighbourhoods suggested.
We asked readers for their thoughts on the areas in and around the city where you are most likely to hear one. We also spoke to residents in Birmingham city centre on the subject which you can see in the video above.
So, here are the 12 places of Brum where you will hear a posh accent, according to readers.
Yes, the Birmingham accent may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s certainly one of the most distinctive dialects in the UK, and Brummies are proud of their defining accent. But are there certain areas of Birmingham where residents have an accent that is perceived to sound ‘posher’ than others - although you may be surprised by some of the neighbourhoods suggested.
5. Chelmsley Wood
Not always associated with poshness, the Solihull parish was also mentioned a few times by our readers. The neighbourhood is located near Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre
6. Moseley
Today, Moseley is one of the more affluent suburbs in Birmingham. It has often been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times and was named by one of our readers as an area where posher accents may be heard
7. Sutton Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield was named a couple of times by readers. The area was actually named in The Telegraph as the third most desirable place to live in the nation, beaten by Stoke Bishop in Bristol and East Didsbury in Manchester.
8. Harborne
Harborne is home to a number of top restaurants and independent shops. It is one of the most affluent areas of the Midlands