Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>It might be home to international sporting venues Edgbaston Cricket Club and the historic Edgbaston Priory Club but there&#8217;s more to this part of Brum than its sporting heritage. It&#8217;s also home to some beautiful botanical gardens, multiple top-rated schools, Michelin-starred restaurants aplenty, two universities and is just a stone&#8217;s throw from the city centre.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981.jpg" alt="Simpsons restaurant Edgbaston interior shot of dining room" class="wp-image-50903" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-981-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Simpsons</figcaption></figure>



<p>Starting off strong, Birmingham&#8217;s first ever Michelin star restaurant <a href="https://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk">Simpsons</a>, resides here and it&#8217;s held its accolade since 1999. For a more laid back affair indie &#8216;community&#8217; hangout <a href="https://www.chapteredgbaston.co.uk">Chapter</a> – it als serves up a pretty mean cocktail. For Sunday roasts and classic dishes check out <a href="https://www.highfieldedgbaston.co.uk">The High Field</a>. Both have lovely outdoor terraces perfect for sunny days. For meals with a kick, <a href="http://www.thebluepiano.co.uk">The Blue Piano</a> serving fusion food from Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and Malaysia is a top recommendation. For Indian dishes head to <a href="https://praza.co.uk">Praza</a>, pub grub is good at <a href="https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/physician/">The Physician</a>, and you&#8217;ll find quality pizzas and wine at <a href="https://www.smokeandashpizza.co.uk">Smoke + Ash</a>. Off the beaten track there&#8217;s golf club <a href="https://www.edgbastongc.co.uk/dining_at_edgbaston">Edgbaston Hall</a>. And if you&#8217;re craving something sweet head to <a href="https://www.la-pop.co.uk">LA-POP</a> – lolly and coffee bar, where you can customise your own gelato lollipop.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/Web_Kin_Home__photo_by_Tom_Bird_-1_2fddfb9e-ec26-42f2-ae32-abcb9041ac75.jpg" alt="Kin home and interior store Edgbaston West Midlands" class="wp-image-58222" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/Web_Kin_Home__photo_by_Tom_Bird_-1_2fddfb9e-ec26-42f2-ae32-abcb9041ac75.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/Web_Kin_Home__photo_by_Tom_Bird_-1_2fddfb9e-ec26-42f2-ae32-abcb9041ac75-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/Web_Kin_Home__photo_by_Tom_Bird_-1_2fddfb9e-ec26-42f2-ae32-abcb9041ac75-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">KIN Home</figcaption></figure>



<p>No shortage of places to splash the cash here (yippee!) For home and lifestyle stores there&#8217;s Scandi-style <a href="https://www.kinhome.co">KIN</a> Home, <a href="https://www.oka.com/uk/stores/edgbaston-birmingham">OKA</a> for lavish furnishings, <a href="https://www.boconcept.com/en-gb/stores/find-your-local-store/united-kingdom/west-midlands/boconcept-birmingham">BoConcept</a> if you like your decor Danish, handmade furniture and accessories store <a href="https://www.neptune.com">Neptune</a> and for fine art visit <a href="https://luxgallery.co.uk">Lux Gallery</a>. Fear not it&#8217;s not all about pimping up your house (though there&#8217;s nothing better, right?) In Edgbaston there&#8217;s also award-winning <a href="https://www.lokiwine.co.uk/edgbaston/">Loki Wine Merchant</a> (the most awarded in the city). Pop about 5 mins down the road into central Brum and you&#8217;re in shopping heaven with <a href="https://www.bullring.co.uk">The Bullring</a> &#8211; hello John Lewis and Selfridges. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-and-wellbeing">HEALTH AND WELLBEING</h2>



<p>The <a href="https://edgbastonwellness.co.uk">Edgbaston Wellness Clinic</a> offering private medical, surgical and aesthetic care is right on your doorstep. There&#8217;s also the private <a href="https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/the-priory-hospital">Priory Hospital</a> with cancer, surgery, fertility and heaps of other services. To keep fit there&#8217;s running and wellbeing clubs, or if racket sports are you thing then there&#8217;s a great <a href="https://edgbastonpriory.com">tennis, squash and leisure club</a>. If yoga is more your thing then check out <a href="https://barefootbirmingham.com">Barefoot Birmingham</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The <a href="https://www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk">Birmingham Settlement Nature &amp; Wellbeing Centre</a> was created three years ago and is home to a community café, learning domes and an amphitheatre to improve the health, happiness and wellness of the local community. It hosts everything from group dog walks to archery and yoga sessions for locals. There&#8217;s also a popular monthly <a href="https://edgbastonvillage.co.uk/artisanmarket/">artisan market</a> where you can stock up on local goodies </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982.jpg" alt="Botanical Gardens Edgbaston" class="wp-image-50904" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/10/Untitled-design-982-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Sporty types are well covered here with <a href="https://edgbaston.com">Edgbaston Cricket Club</a> and <a href="https://www.edgbastonpriory.com">Edgbaston Priory Club </a>both based in the town and regularly hosting international tournaments in cricket and racquet sports respectively. There are the beautiful <a href="https://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk">Botanical Gardens</a> and glasshouses, set in 15 acres and perfect to while away a few hours. We also love <a href="https://www.winterbourne.org.uk">Winterbourne House and Gardens</a> – a beautiful Edwardian house and gardens &#8211; or community charity and gardens <a href="https://martineau-gardens.org.uk">Martineau Gardens</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>Well worth a look is the is the <a href="https://barber.org.uk">Barber Institute of Fine Arts </a>which is home to some really interesting exhibitions. Pop over to the University of Birmingham and visit <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/index.aspx">The Lapworth Museum of Geology</a> too – it&#8217;s a hidden gem and you can easily while away a few hours exploring – or hear a concert in the <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx">Bramall Music Building</a>. There&#8217;s also the <a href="https://macbirmingham.co.uk">Midlands Art Centre</a> with its exhibitions, workshops and performances. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Average price of £385,269 over the last year with the majority of sales flats selling for an average of £177,199. Terraced houses sold for an average of £349,515, with semi-detached homes fetching £511,331.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="801" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/07857eaf-3423-4488-8b09-22654b8067cf-0.jpg" alt="Edgbaston family home knight Frank" class="wp-image-57557" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/07857eaf-3423-4488-8b09-22654b8067cf-0.jpg 1200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/07857eaf-3423-4488-8b09-22654b8067cf-0-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/07857eaf-3423-4488-8b09-22654b8067cf-0-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/10/07857eaf-3423-4488-8b09-22654b8067cf-0-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A charming 1930s home with a great layout for family living and parties. <a href="https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/residential/for-sale/chad-road-edgbaston-birmingham-b15/bmr012451927" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market with Knight Frank for £1.65m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>In Edgbaston <a href="https://www.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk/nhn28/">Norfolk House</a>, <a href="https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/highfield-day-nursery/">Highfield Day</a>, <a href="https://cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery.co.uk">Cheeky Monkeys</a> and <a href="https://www.kindergarten.co.uk">Edgbaston Kindergarten</a> are rated Outstanding. <a href="https://www.hallfieldschool.co.uk">Hallfield School</a> accepts children from 3 yrs and at Edgbaston High School there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/westbourne">Westbourne Pre-Prep</a> for those aged 2.5 yrs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>Several Ofsted Outstanding schools near Edgbaston, including <a href="http://www.chadvale.bham.sch.uk/">Chad Vale</a>, <a href="http://www.harborne.bham.sch.uk/">Harborne</a> and <a href="http://www.st-petersce.bham.sch.uk/">St Peter&#8217;s CofE</a>. Excellent independent options nearby include <a href="https://www.hallfieldschool.co.uk">Hallfield</a>, <a href="https://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk">Edgbaston High School for Girls</a> and <a href="https://www.highclareschool.co.uk">Highclare</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Edgbaston is home to the oldest lawn tennis club in the world, founded in 1860 and known as Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Society. It was founded following a meeting at the Birmingham and Midland Institute and the club moved to its current premises next to the Botanical Gardens in 1867.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Five Ways is the nearest station with regular trains to Redditch, Bromsgrove and Lichfield, or University, running every 10 mins or so to Grand Central Birmingham – a speedy 7 min journey. Links from there are really good and it will soon also be serviced by high speed line HS2. If you&#8217;re driving, it&#8217;ll take 10 mins from Hagley Road to Birmingham or to the M5. Birmingham airport is 30 mins drive away.</p>



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