Is WS3 1DL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

317 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WS3 1DL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
163
Criminal damage & arson
26
Burglary
23
Public order
21
Vehicle crime
20
Other theft
18
Anti-social behaviour
13
Other crime
9

House prices

£214,577

Average price in Walsall (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 2.2% year on year.

Terraced
£189,125
Semi-detached
£229,330
Detached
£353,721
Flat / maisonette
£120,534

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WS3 1DL 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 WS3 1DL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WS3 1DL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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