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.
9. Great Barr
Great Barr, along with Perry Barr, received over £700 million of community investment for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. It was also named by one reader as an area of the city where you’re likely to hear a posh accent | West Midlands Police
10. Weoley Castle
It’s not best known for its posh residents, but this area, which is by Northfield, was also mentioned as an area of the city where you could hear a posher accent. | google
11. Kings Heath
We also spoke to residents in Birmingham city centre on the topic. One resident mentioned Kings Heaths as an area of the city where you will find a posh accent | BW
12. Solihull
A couple of readers mentioned Solihull when asked where you would hear the poshest accents in the city. Solihull is one of the more affluent areas around Birmingham due to high house prices and top schools in the area | Shutterstock