A Coventry suburb has been included among the best places to live in the West Midlands. Earlsdon , in the south-west of the city, has a long held reputation both as a well-to-do residential area and a top residential spot for students. The tourism and lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos names it the third best place to live in the West Midlands, behind Bournville and Hampton-In-Arden, the latter of which topped the list.
The suburb was praised for its proximity to central Coventry , as well as the two universities. Close proximity to the train station, city centre and War Memorial Park (which hosts Godiva Festival each year) was also commended. Muddy Stilettos also mentioned property prices with an average of £275,494.
Most sales were terraced properties which went for an average price of £227,879, while semi-detached properties sold for an average of £438,582. READ MORE: Iconic Coventry restaurant up for sale as owners plan retirement The survey also mentioned close proximity to schools, with King Henry VIII School, Bablake, and Pattison College all close by. “The majority of state primaries are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with Eden Girls’ School, an Islamic faith-based secondary, Finham Park and Sidney Stringer Academy all rated ‘Outstanding’.
Also within reach of ‘Outstanding’ Kenilworth School and Sixth Form and there are several ‘Good’ secondary schools nearby.” Moreover, they praised the food options, saying that “in the family-friendly/studenty subu.