From thriving independent food scenes, to neighbourhoods full of trendy bars and shops, there are plenty of desirable places to live around Birmingham today.
If you're looking to move to the area it can be a daunting decision when you're picking the right place to settle down, so we asked our readers where the best places to live in the city are today.
Take a look through our photo gallery to find out what they told us...
1. Sutton Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield is known as being one of Birmingham's more affluent areas. Four Oaks, a neighbourhood in the north Birmingham town was mentioned a couple of times by our readers | google
2. Bournville
It's no surprise Bounville was mentioned by our readers. Famous for its Cadbury chocolate factory, Bournville is a picturesque suburb with tree-lined streets, parks, and historic buildings. It’s a family-friendly area with good schools and a strong sense of community. | Adobe stockPhoto: Bournville
3. Hall Green
The birthplace of Joe Lycett was also mentioned. One of our readers, Claire, said: "I grew up in Hall Green and we had a great sense of community." | Google
4. Quinton
Quinton also received some votes. Susan said: "When I lived there I lived in Quinton, and it was a great place to live." | Google