Is DY4 8SX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

359 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DY4 8SX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
151
Shoplifting
37
Public order
29
Criminal damage & arson
25
Vehicle crime
23
Other theft
19
Possession of weapons
16
Anti-social behaviour
15

House prices

£205,830

Average price in Sandwell (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£191,457
Semi-detached
£227,178
Detached
£328,663
Flat / maisonette
£111,228

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DY4 8SX specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DY4 8SX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DY4 8SX on Check Food Hygiene

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