Historic Midlands town with top schools among best places to live as experts say 'is it any surprise'

NewsMidlands NewsWarwickshireIt's considered among the finest spots in the country05:30, 18 Aug 2026One of the gems of the West Midlands is popular with families and visitors alike, and experts say it's not hard to see why.‌Those lucky enough to be able to afford a home here enjoy a largely calm and peaceful way of life, with a number of top schools in the area.‌It won't come as a shock to many that Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the best places to live in the region, and the country as a whole.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey '£602 payments' for state pensioners born after 1950Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppStratford is world-famous for being the birthplace of Shakespeare and sees tourists flock in from all over the world.‌But there's more to Stratford than simply Shak