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Netherton & Middlestown

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About

Netherton and Middlestown form a residential area on the southwestern edge of Wakefield, bordering open countryside. The communities are situated on higher ground, with Netherton to the north and Middlestown to the south, separated by the A642 Wakefield Road. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local amenities centred along the main thoroughfare serving daily needs.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the rural boundary, with pockets of woodland and fields integrated into the settlements. A notable local feature is the historic St. Mary's Church in Netherton, which dates to the 12th century and sits overlooking the village. The area maintains a distinct, separate identity from the larger urban centre of Wakefield, with its own social clubs and community-focused events.

Area overview

On average Netherton & Middlestown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Netherton & Middlestown is £49,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Netherton & Middlestown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Netherton & Middlestown is home to around 5,747 people, with a population density of about 416.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Netherton & Middlestown Population
5,747
Population density
416.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.85(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.18(-41%)
Public order
7.13(-21%)
Vehicle crime
5.39(-3%)
Other crime
2.61(-22%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,517
95.95%
Other White
53
0.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.38%
Total population: 5,750

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,417
28.87%
Level 3 (A level)
901
18.35%
No qualifications
895
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
710
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
495
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 4,909

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,087
43.76%
Owns with a mortgage
805
32.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
232
9.34%
Social rents from council
199
8.01%
Other social rented
107
4.31%
Total households: 2,484

Property prices in Netherton & Middlestown

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £255,777 in Netherton & Middlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Netherton & Middlestown in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£332,500
Flats4£115,000
Semi-Detached27£226,000
Terraced10£232,500

10 years median price trend in Netherton & Middlestown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown.

All postcodes in Netherton & Middlestown

WF120QE

Thornhill Edge

WF44HU

Wakefield Rural

WF44TS

Farm Mount

WF44HG

Netherton Lane

WF44PT

Low Lane

WF44QF

Ramsey Road

WF44NS

New Road

WF44PN

Sandy Lane

WF44RR

Old Road

WF44QH

Ramsey Road

WF44RP

New Hall Approach

WF44RD

Woodhall Close

WF44HB

High Ridge

WF44LW

South Lane

WF44LZ

Oakland Drive

WF44AS

Hardcastle Lane

WF44ST

Highfields

WF44TA

Water Lane Close

WF44EY

Blacker Crescent

WF44LY

Coxley View

WF44FE

Danes Lane

WF44FN

Moorhouse Drive

WF44GY

Albion Mews

WF44HQ

Netherton Lane

WF44NB

Highfield Road

WF44FS

Moorhouse Gardens

WF44QW

Ridge Road

WF44SH

Glenfields

WF44UB

Oakland Crest

WF44JQ

Stocksmoor Road

WF44NG

Upper Lane

WF44PF

Nell Gap Lane

WF44RA

Highfield Crescent

WF44QD

Stonecliffe Drive

WF44JG

Wakefield Rural

WF44PB

Thornhill Road

WF44PJ

Nellgap Avenue

WF44HY

Upper Lane

WF44RW

Smithy Lane

WF44RS

Thornhill Close

WF45QA

Bridge Road

WF44NX

New Road

WF44SB

Wood Mount

WF44SL

South Lane

WF44AZ

Grange Lane

WF44HA

Blacker Lane

WF44FB

Grange Manor

WF44HE

Church Lane

WF44QP

Ridge Road

WF44QR

Ridge Avenue

WF45NY

Redshank Place

WF44NN

New Road

WF44XX

New Hall Way

WF44HD

Balk Lane

WF44NJ

Brookfields

WF44QB

Longroyd Farm

WF44RF

Green Lane

WF44HZ

South Lane

WF44RG

New Road

WF44SQ

Crossfield Court

WF44SG

Nell Gap Lane

WF44PE

Back Lane

WF44QU

Nell Gap Lane

WF45LF

Coxley Dell

WF44NL

Brookfields

WF44QX

Old Road

WF44TZ

Wicken Tree Lane

WF44FD

Church Gardens

WF44PL

Butts Lane

WF44SE

Green Lane Close

WF44QY

Old Road

WF44JF

The Old Woodyard

WF44PD

Thornhill Road

WF44EZ

Blacker Lane

WF44PA

New Road

WF44PY

Water Lane

WF44RL

Old Road

WF44SN

Glenfields

WF45NZ

Lapwing View

WF44HN

Bridle Lane

WF44NY

New Road

WF44PU

Coxley Lane

WF44PW

Sandy Lane

WF44QN

Old Road

WF44QS

Ridge Crescent

WF44LU

Coxley Crescent

WF44LX

Netherfield Crescent

WF44PZ

New Road

WF44SS

Grey Gables

WF44TW

Ramsey Court

WF44YG

Cross Road

WF44NF

Upper Lane

WF44HT

Meadow Court

WF44JE

South Lane

WF44LS

Netherfield Place

WF44ND

The Crescent

WF44NH

Coxley Crescent

WF44PH

Nell Gap Lane

WF44EU

Green Lane

WF44QQ

Ramsey Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.