Leafiest' places to live in UK revealed for those in search of green spaces

The best places for nature lovers who want to enjoy green spaces close to their homes have been revealed.

Lifestyle website has listed its most leafiest places in the UK for 2024. It refers to a place where it's not just the places in England, , Wales, and Northern Ireland with the most leaves, but its places where more than half of its land area is green.

The top ranked places in the West Midlands include locations in-and-around Birmingham, such as Harborne, Hampton-in-Arden, Edgebaston, Bournville, Moseley, Earlsdone and Dorridge. However, it's Sutton Coldfield and its family-friendly area and 2,000 acre park which was very popular. It takes just 20 minutes to drive into the centre of , 25 minutes by direct train or 35 minutes by bus. There's easy access to the motorway too, making it a great base for commuting further afield too.

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Elsewhere, Falmouth, St Agnes and Carbis Bay made the list for the Cornwall area. While in Oxfordshire, which also has plenty of places which have been complimented, the likes of Henley-on-Thames, Woodstock and Witney are included, .

In Kent, Faversham, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells and Tankerton were among a dozen places picked. Describing Tunbridge Wells, the website said: "Forget those letter-writing retired colonels: this spa town is all about attracting well-to-do families seeking a best-of-both-worlds commuter lifestyle. With yoga studios and art galleries galore but being only moments from the Garden of England’s apple-orchards, this town has it all."

Some other "best of the rest" places in the UK the lifestyle website mentions are: Alnwick in Northumberland, Barton-Under-Needwood in Staffordshire, Cartmel in Cumbria, Clitheroe in Lancashire, Ledbury in Herefordshire, Lincoln in Lincolnshire, Newport in Pembrokeshire, Perth in Perthshire, Stamford in Lincolnshire and Stockport in .

Speaking about the leafy side of Suttin in the West Midlands, the website explained: "The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield is one of the leafiest places to live in the UK, with more than half of the town’s total land area being green – the other half is littered with Premiership footballers’ swanky cars!" said a spokesperson for Muddy Stilettos. "The town also has one of the largest urban parks in Europe (that’d be Sutton Park, with its 2,000 acres and wild deer herds), but it’s far from being out in the sticks – you’ve got all the amenities a girl could want, as well as fantastic commuter links and plenty for the family to do.

"Sutton’s restaurant quarter and its nearby strip along Birmingham Road should be destination number one for foodies, as there’s a healthy number of buzzy indies such as Migas Tapas and Wine Bar and The Bracebridge in Sutton Park. We love The Four Oaks just next to the park, with its gorgeous outdoor terrace, boho interiors and delicious menu, and for a special occasion check out the historic New Hall Hotel serving up modern British food."

Sutton Coldfield is known for its schools. Boldmere Junior School, Little Sutton Primary School, Four Oaks Primary School and Moor Hall Primary School are all rated outstanding. And for outstanding secondary schools, you can choose between Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School and The Arthur Terry School. There are more than 30 nurseries available too.

Now for the crunch time. If you're looking to move to Sutton Coldfield, you'll need some cash in your back pocket. The average house price, according to Muddy Stilettos, was £324,177 over the last year. A semi will cost you around £296,235 but if you want a detached, you’ll be shelling out an average of £601,148. Better start saving now.