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Bournville: Birmingham's Hidden Gem

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The Sunday Times unveils its top UK locations for 2026, with Norwich topping the list. The guide ranks spots based on house prices, schools, air quality, transport, broadband, culture, green spaces, and high street health. Bournville, Birmingham, stands out as the citys best spot, known for its Quaker-founded community, green spaces, and Cadburys chocolate legacy. Plans are underway to transform the Rest House into a heritage center, further enhancing its appeal.

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Bournville: Birmingham's Hidden Gem

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bournville: Birmingham's Hidden Gem. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 23rd, the Sunday Times has released its guy to the best places to live in the UK for 2026, judging spots across Britain on. Factors like house prices, schools, air quality, transport, broadband, culture, green spaces, and high street health. Norge takes the top national prize for blending historic charm with a vibrant modern vibe. The list names 10 regional winners, covering everywhere from the north and northeast to London and Scotland. A ton for up-and-coming towns, villages, and city centers with great homes, strong community feel, and smart design. Halifax provides the house prize data as sponsor, helping rank areas that balance affordability and appeal. In Birmingham, Bourneville stands out as the city's top spot. This quaint South Birmingham village, home to around 25,000 people, is one of Britain's rare model villages built by the Cadbury family. In 1876 for factory workers, the Quaker founded community follows rules set by the village trust even today, keeping it as a plan haven of green

spaces and neighborly spirit. Cadbury's chocolate legacy lives on with Cadbury World nearby, plus indie shops and cafes. Plans advance to turn the rest house into a heritage center. Boosting Bourneville's draw as a desirable, self-contained gym amid the bustle.

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