Is WS8 7DX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

163 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WS8 7DX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
61
Shoplifting
29
Criminal damage & arson
17
Vehicle crime
11
Anti-social behaviour
10
Public order
9
Other theft
8
Other crime
5

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 WS8 7DX 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 WS8 7DX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WS8 7DX on Check Food Hygiene

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