There are plenty of places in the West Midlands that many locals praise for its copious amounts of green spaces, fantastic places to eat and great places to shop.
However, when it came to figuring out, the best place in the West Midlands to live - now that was a challenge.
Sceptics will say, that absolutely no where in the West Midlands would be considered a ‘great’ place to live- and its best to get out. I’ve heard this perplexing response a few times.
However as someone whose lived in the region for more than two decades I know all about the different gems located in the region.
But even I was stumped on an answer on what was the very best place to live.
So I asked around, and of course those around me said the obvious favourites such as Solihull, Edgbaston and Stourbridge were mentioned a few times.
I continued my research, and thought - why don’t I ask ChatGPT?
The AI chatbot didn’t come up with a singular response, which would have made my life much easier.
It came up with a total of eight different places.
Scroll down to see the best places to live in the West Midlands according to ChatGPT:
1. Solihull
AI said "Solihull is known for its excellent schools, low crime, great transport links, and high overall quality of life, making it one of the most desirable places to live in the West Midlands." | David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2. Sutton Coldfield
AI said: "Sutton Coldfield offers spacious homes, outstanding green spaces such as Sutton Park, and strong schools, making it ideal for families." | Sutton Coldfield Golf Club by Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3. Harborne
AI said: "Harborne is a lively suburb with independent cafés, restaurants, and easy access to Birmingham city centre, making it popular with young professionals." | Ryan Underwood
4. Stratford-Upon-Avon
AI said: "Stratford-upon-Avon combines historic charm, good schools, and a relaxed atmosphere in the birthplace of William Shakespeare." | Emma Walker