https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/houlton/Recent content in houlton on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/houlton-the-leafy-village-rising-from-rugbys-historic-roots-and-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-live-in-the-midlands/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/houlton-the-leafy-village-rising-from-rugbys-historic-roots-and-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-live-in-the-midlands/Nestled near Rugby, Houlton is a charming village with deep historical significance that is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the West Midlands. With a population of around 850 residents and growing rapidly, this leafy community has caught the attention of experts and families alike. Houlton’s unique story begins with its roots as the site of Rugby’s historic radio station, famous for sending the world’s first transatlantic telephone call in 1927 to the American town it’s named after.