You see it a lot in national publications; the best places to live, the nicest areas, the trendy spots. Well, no one knows Birmingham like we do, so we're putting together a list of the coolest neighbourhoods in town. We've got loads of them, each with its distinct personality and, more often than not, driven by its own independent businesses, wicked pubs, bars, creative scenes and restaurants.
If you're reading this because you're thinking about relocating: welcome, bab! If you're reading to see if your favourite made the list, we're happy to see you here. And if you're irked because your favourite didn't make the run-down, get in touch and tell us what we're missing. Read more: Birmingham's best restaurants and bars - an insider's guide Read more : The four step routine you should be doing in the bath We've put these in order of their postcode, rather than in an ascending or descending list of favourites.
Most of them are so distinctive that it's simply impossible to compare them to one another and life's hard enough so why make a competition of it? Oozells Square (B1) Sure, Oozells Square might be particularly gorgeous during cherry blossom season , but it's ALWAYS brilliant. Sandwiched between busy Broad Street and the bars and bustle of Brindleyplace, it offers a moment of calm in the busy city. Escape here and sit on the Paul de Monchaux-designed stone seats, beneath the pergola, and watch the world go by beside a still water channel.
And we're not talking about the can.
