Is WS9 8BD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

88 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WS9 8BD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
40
Shoplifting
10
Vehicle crime
9
Other theft
5
Public order
5
Robbery
5
Other crime
4
Anti-social behaviour
3

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 WS9 8BD specifically.

Flood risk

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

1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WS9 8BD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WS9 8BD on Check Food Hygiene

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