Is DY8 5AA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

153 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DY8 5AA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
67
Shoplifting
24
Vehicle crime
17
Criminal damage & arson
15
Public order
6
Anti-social behaviour
5
Burglary
5
Other theft
4

House prices

£230,781

Average price in Dudley (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 5.0% year on year.

Terraced
£200,477
Semi-detached
£240,855
Detached
£359,260
Flat / maisonette
£118,298

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DY8 5AA 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 DY8 5AA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DY8 5AA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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