Is WV12 5HY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

267 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WV12 5HY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
109
Criminal damage & arson
30
Shoplifting
30
Public order
29
Vehicle crime
16
Anti-social behaviour
14
Other theft
12
Burglary
10

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 WV12 5HY 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 WV12 5HY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WV12 5HY on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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