Knowle has take the top spot in this year’s guide - up from number two in the last guide. The Muddy guide says: “If you’re looking for a base where the kids can grow up knowing the neighbours, the community spirit is strong here, and the village calendar is packed with events through the year, including Knowle Fun Run, Fireworks Evening, Knowle Christmas Light Switch On and Knowle and Dorridge Lions Festive Walk. There’s a great selection of primary schools for littlies, as well as plenty of indie shops, pubs and eateries to while away the hours in.”placeholder image
Knowle has take the top spot in this year’s guide - up from number two in the last guide. The Muddy guide says: “If you’re looking for a base where the kids can grow up knowing the neighbours, the community spirit is strong here, and the village calendar is packed with events through the year, including Knowle Fun Run, Fireworks Evening, Knowle Christmas Light Switch On and Knowle and Dorridge Lions Festive Walk. There’s a great selection of primary schools for littlies, as well as plenty of indie shops, pubs and eateries to while away the hours in.” | Google

The 10 best places to live in Birmingham & the West Midlands - according to new Muddy Stilettos followers

Joe Forte
By Joe Forte

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Published 25th Mar 2023, 10:21 GMT

Here are 10 incredible locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands as voted by Muddy Stiletto followers - is your neigbourhood on the list?

Muddy Stilettos has unveiled its new guide for the best places to live in Birmingham and the West Midlands in 2023 - with its readers nominating the best neighbourhoods in their areas.

Covering more regions than ever before - the definitive insider guide draws boasts unparalleled local knowledge and insight into 28 most of sought-after counties in England, guiding potential buyers to local hot spots and up-and-coming areas. And Muddy Stilletto followers have ranked some incredible neighbourhoods in the West Midlands from the list it drew up previously, while working alongside Strutt & Parker estate agents.

There are six Birmingham neighbourhoods in the the top 10. A total of 250 best places to live in 2023 are on the national list. The overall winnner across the UK is due to be announced by Muddy Stillettos on March 28.

Let’s take a look at 10 locations in the West Midlands that made it into the Muddy Stilettos’ expert guide after readers voted on their selection:

Harborne is one of the best places to live in in Birmingham and has some massive historic houses. It has great schools, eateries, and places to spend time in the outdoors too. The last Muddy Stiletto guide ranked it at number eight.

9. Harborne, Birmingham

Harborne is one of the best places to live in in Birmingham and has some massive historic houses. It has great schools, eateries, and places to spend time in the outdoors too. The last Muddy Stiletto guide ranked it at number eight. Photo: Ket Sang Tai - stock.adobe.com

Coleshill is number 10 on the list - a drop from its number six ranking previously. The Muddy guide says: “It’s an historical and bustling market town, centred around a long High Street which means you’re never too far away from the action, and you can use the impressive 52-metre steeple of St Peter and St Paul’s church as a landmark.”

10. Coleshill, Warwickshire

Coleshill is number 10 on the list - a drop from its number six ranking previously. The Muddy guide says: “It’s an historical and bustling market town, centred around a long High Street which means you’re never too far away from the action, and you can use the impressive 52-metre steeple of St Peter and St Paul’s church as a landmark.” | wikimedia commons/WikiImprovment78

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