Is WS5 4QL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

257 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WS5 4QL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
115
Shoplifting
34
Criminal damage & arson
26
Vehicle crime
24
Public order
14
Drugs
9
Other theft
9
Anti-social behaviour
6

House prices

£215,329

Average price in Walsall (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.5% year on year.

Terraced
£190,142
Semi-detached
£230,106
Detached
£354,338
Flat / maisonette
£120,872

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WS5 4QL 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 WS5 4QL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WS5 4QL on Check Food Hygiene

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