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Sutton Coldfield is widely regarded as one of the most affluent towns in the West Midlands . Within striking distance of Birmingham to the south and Tamworth to the north, Sutton Coldfield is home to around 105,000 people and two of the most expensive residential streets in the UK.

Relatively unaltered by the industrialisation that swept through the region during the 1800s, the town was one of the earliest proponents of the modern trend towards a fully-fledge service economy – a fact which has ensured that Sutton Coldfield has one of the lowest unemployment levels in the UK and is increasingly being seen as the place to live.

Getting around Sutton Coldfield
Despite being smaller than many of its nearby neighbours, Sutton Coldfield is not exempt from traffic problems during the morning rush hour. The town is bypassed to the north by the M6 Toll which it was hoped would alleviate some of the congestion. However, it hasn't – probably on account of the fact that drivers have to pay to use it.

Train services to and from Sutton Coldfield run every 10 to 20 minutes Monday-Friday along the Cross-City Line which connects the town with Birmingham , Walsall and Tamworth stopping off at Lichfield Trent Valley , Four Oaks, Wydle Green and Longbridge. Whilst Arriva West Midlands is the main bus operator running regular services throughout the region into the bus station at The Mall and on Duke Street .

Eating, drinking and shopping in Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield is a relatively prosperous area with low one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. And for years it vied with Solihull to become the retail capital of this wealthy catchment area and the second shopping town of the Midlands after Birmingham . But when Solihull struck first by attracting John Lewis, Sutton Coldfield simply surrendered all attempts at regaining any momentum they had. And the result is a shopping experience that is relatively disjointed, with small pockets of retail areas dotted around the town.

The main shopping centre is still known locally as the Gracechurch Shopping Centre despite changing its name in 2008 to The Mall after being bought by The Mall Company. This is where you will find a number of leading high street stores with House of Fraser, BHS, Marks & Spencer and Laura Ashley being the main anchors. Other than The Mall, Sutton Coldfield's retail experience is sadly lacking much choice and fails to reflect the relatively affluent nature of the town with some shopping areas being described as ‘grotty', at best.

The south side of the main shopping street, the Parade – and particularly the outdated Red Rose Centre – are prime targets for redevelopment but to date no plans are forthcoming which is a shame because the area craves to become the home to a collection of higher-end retailers such as Zara, rather than the bargain-bucket outlets that currently occupy many of the units in the town. A little bit of TLC and Sutton's retail offering could significantly improve.

Most of the restaurants can be found around the Birmingham and Lichfield Road 's area, offering everything from pub grub and American diner-types to European, Oriental and Asian cuisine. The Bashundora in particular is one of the best Indian restaurants in the region and has picked up numerous awards. Recent plaudits include the Caterer of the Year award and inclusion in the best 50 restaurants in the UK list. However, fine dining options are harder to find and serious gastronomes may find that they need to look further afield.

And when Friday comes and you are looking to have a swift half at lunchtime, then stay in the Birmingham Road area which is where most of the bars and pubs can be found.

Sutton Coldfield may not have as many attractions as some of its neighbours, but it does have Sutton Park , one of the largest urban parks in Europe and the largest outside London . The park is a nature reserve and designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whereas New Hall Valley Country Park completes Sutton's perfect places to go when you need to wind-down after a long week at work.

Main residential areas
Sutton Coldfield is one of the most sought after and popular districts in the West Midlands, particularly for families on account of the number of well-respected schools, leisure facilities and ample green space. Its popularity is reflected in higher than average property prices for the region. Properties range from traditional Victorian detached period houses to an increasing number of new builds. New Oscott and Four Oaks are regarded as the most affluent areas of Sutton Coldfield.

If you're thinking of moving to the area, take a look at some of the current property available to buy or let in Sutton Coldfield.

Take a closer look
A picture is worth a thousand words. You can see some images from in and around Sutton Coldfield below.

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