Is WV14 8LJ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

320 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WV14 8LJ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
123
Criminal damage & arson
44
Shoplifting
36
Vehicle crime
26
Public order
21
Other theft
19
Anti-social behaviour
17
Burglary
9

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 WV14 8LJ 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 WV14 8LJ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WV14 8LJ on Check Food Hygiene

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