The best places to live or move to in and around Birmingham, according to the mums on Mumsnet

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Published 10th Mar 2025, 13:29 BST

Discover the top-rated places to live in and around Birmingham as recommended by the mums on Mumsnet, offering an insider's view on the area's most desirable spots.

Most parents have at least had a look at Mumsnet when in need of advice.

There are plenty of questions on the community website asking where the best places to live or move to in and around Birmingham are.

The suggestions focus on the community ‘feel’, schools, parking, green spaces and transport links on the whole - but, of course, you need to factor in your own budgets as some areas are a lot pricier than others.

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So we’ve taken a look at the top suggested answers - take a look at our gallery.

Praised for its great schools, nice houses, parks and sense of community, Kings Heath is considered a trendy area of Birmingham with lots of independent businesses and a thriving high street. Mums on Mumsnet said: "Parents whose children go to those local primary schools are really happy."

1. Kings Heath

Praised for its great schools, nice houses, parks and sense of community, Kings Heath is considered a trendy area of Birmingham with lots of independent businesses and a thriving high street. Mums on Mumsnet said: "Parents whose children go to those local primary schools are really happy." | Ell Brown/Flickr

Moseley is a vibrant suburb known for its bohemian atmosphere and artistic community. It has been home to celebrities like musician Laura Mvula and Bridgeton actor Claudia Jessie. The area is famous for its independent shops, cafes, and the annual Moseley Folk Festival, making it a cultural hotspot. Mums on Mumsnet said: "Moseley is a nice area with high street, chemist, bank etc, good schools."

2. Moseley

Moseley is a vibrant suburb known for its bohemian atmosphere and artistic community. It has been home to celebrities like musician Laura Mvula and Bridgeton actor Claudia Jessie. The area is famous for its independent shops, cafes, and the annual Moseley Folk Festival, making it a cultural hotspot. Mums on Mumsnet said: "Moseley is a nice area with high street, chemist, bank etc, good schools." | Flickr

Edgbaston with its leafy roads, multiple eateries, and amazing homes and schools is a great place to live. A mum on Mumsnet said: "Edgbaston is nice. Not too far to QE hospital and bus services are good. Buses onto city centre from all regions. "

3. Edgbaston, Birmingham

Edgbaston with its leafy roads, multiple eateries, and amazing homes and schools is a great place to live. A mum on Mumsnet said: "Edgbaston is nice. Not too far to QE hospital and bus services are good. Buses onto city centre from all regions. " | Roger Kidd / New winding hole and The Vale Bridge, Edgbaston, Birmingham / CC BY-SA 2.0

Arguably the most desirable place to live in Birmingham, Harborne features a central High Street and suburban roads. It’s a mix of urban and suburban living, with a friendly community vibe. Harborne offers a variety of housing options and green spaces. A mum on Mumsnet said: "In fact there are quite a few good options around Bournville and indeed Harborne and Moseley. Parents whose children go to those local primary schools are really happy."

4. Harborne

Arguably the most desirable place to live in Birmingham, Harborne features a central High Street and suburban roads. It’s a mix of urban and suburban living, with a friendly community vibe. Harborne offers a variety of housing options and green spaces. A mum on Mumsnet said: "In fact there are quite a few good options around Bournville and indeed Harborne and Moseley. Parents whose children go to those local primary schools are really happy." | Flickr Photo: Harborne

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