If you are considering buying or selling property in the West Midlands, then what follows are the five most expensive places to purchase a home.
Solihull
One of the most affluent towns in the West Midlands, Solihull boasts a population of roughly 124,000. Located near the River Blythe, Solihull offers a rich history that stretches back before the Roman period. This makes Solihull a town of historic significance, yet it also boasts some of the most affluent living conditions in all the UK.
The average price for a home in Solihull is £414,498 which should not be surprising given the number of expensive houses in the area. The town boasts the British equestrian eventing team, the Land Rover car marque, many historic sites, good shopping, and excellent commuting within the West Midlands area.
Sutton Coldfield
Located on the north side of the West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield is sometimes known as simply Sutton. This large suburban town boasts a population of about 95,000. The area can date its history of human occupation back to the Bronze Age.
In Sutton Coldfield, the average price for a home is £385,394. This reflects the wealth and history of the community. Sutton Coldfield offers many places of historical interests, conservation areas, and superb community for which this community may be best known.
Stourbridge
Situated next to the River Stour, hence the name, this community sits on the southwestern side of the West Midlands. The history of the community dates back to the Norman period. And it may be most famously known for the remarkable glass that is manufactured in the area.
If you are looking for a home in Stourbridge, you can expect the average price to be £296,662 if selling quickly for cash. Stourbridge is best known as a market town with many shops that have the goods most people need. In addition, the town offers a mixture of open areas, parks, restaurants, and places of historical interest.
Kingswinford
Located on the western edge of the West Midlands, Kingswinford has a population of just over 25,000 residents. The town itself dates back to before the Norman conquest. And it does offer plenty of interesting history. As with Stourbridge, Kingswinford is best known for the glass it has created with a museum dedicated to the many glass items that have been created.
For those who are looking at property in Kingswinford, the average price for a home is £251,476. And while it is on the edge of the West Midlands, it does offer good community, excellent shopping, and the feel of a small town despite being located within the second largest county in all the UK.
Halesowen
Halesowen is located between Stourbridge and Kingswinford on the southwestern side of the West Midlands. With a population of just under 60,000, this community was established during the Anglo-Saxon period just after the Romans left. The ruins of the Halesowen Abby which dates back to 1215 are still quite a sight to see.
The average price of a home is £228,796 in Halesowen. But for that price you do get to live in a thriving community that offers a rich history combined with plenty of good shopping and fine schools.
