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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 2 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
68
Deprivation level
4/10
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
9.05(-37%)
Public order
6.61(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.57(-1%)
Other crime
3.65(+9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,517
95.95%
Other White
53
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £333K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Netherton & Middlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£425,000£348
Semi-Detached26£245,250£260
Terraced13£184,000£261
Flats1£135,000£143

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherton & Middlestown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£116,000£133,250£138,000
2017£280,000£86,500£143,000£131,750
2018£295,000£104,000£163,898£128,500
2019£310,000£107,000£160,000£132,500
2020£290,000£150,000£178,000£157,000
2021£290,000£105,000£193,000£163,750
2022£402,000£119,000£222,500£175,000
2023£330,000£119,750£202,500£175,000
2024£338,475£112,500£220,500£169,000
2025£340,000£115,000£230,000£230,000
2026£450,000£135,000£220,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£163£166£182
2017£217£146£174£147
2018£210£176£186£177
2019£219£149£197£158
2020£233£134£212£179
2021£241£163£232£192
2022£275£189£231£221
2023£304£205£232£209
2024£280£168£242£226
2025£300£189£250£253
2026£329£143£259£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton & Middlestown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Netherton & Middlestown

Is Netherton & Middlestown safe?

Netherton & Middlestown records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Netherton & Middlestown?

The median sale price in Netherton & Middlestown is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Netherton & Middlestown?

Netherton & Middlestown has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Netherton & Middlestown?

Netherton & Middlestown scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Netherton & Middlestown sits around rank 19,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Netherton & Middlestown?

The average household income in Netherton & Middlestown is around £49,500 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Netherton & Middlestown

WF44RJ

New Road

WF44HY

Upper Lane

WF44RT

Thornhill Road

WF44QN

Old Road

WF44QD

Stonecliffe Drive

WF44PB

Thornhill Road

WF44JG

Wakefield Rural

WF44PH

Nell Gap Lane

WF44PZ

New Road

WF120QE

Thornhill Edge

WF44NR

New Road

WF44JA

Netherton Hall Gardens

WF44QG

Ramsey Road

WF44ST

Highfields

WF44TA

Water Lane Close

WF44NW

New Road

WF44NE

Coxley View

WF44LR

Coxley Crescent

WF44QT

Nell Gap Crescent

WF44LU

Coxley Crescent

WF44SQ

Crossfield Court

WF44PP

Sandy Lane

WF44AZ

Grange Lane

WF44QX

Old Road

WF44TW

Ramsey Court

WF44NP

New Road

WF44QJ

Carr Lane

WF44PQ

Nell Gap Lane

WF44UB

Oakland Crest

WF44RN

Chapel Hill Lane

WF45PD

Bittern Croft

WF44QH

Ramsey Road

WF43DW

Blacker Lane

WF45NY

Redshank Place

WF44RF

Green Lane

WF44FB

Grange Manor

WF44HD

Balk Lane

WF44HU

Wakefield Rural

WF44HJ

Netherton Lane

WF44RL

Old Road

WF44PT

Low Lane

WF44HA

Blacker Lane

WF44SD

Crossfields

WF44AX

New Hall Way

WF44JE

South Lane

WF44AS

Hardcastle Lane

WF44SW

Glenfields Close

WF44SA

Ramsey View

WF44RZ

New Road

WF44ND

The Crescent

WF44PS

Low Lane

WF44HH

Netherton Lane

WF44NF

Upper Lane

WF44SG

Nell Gap Lane

WF44PE

Back Lane

WF44EZ

Blacker Lane

WF44RB

Old Road

WF44HR

South Lane

WF44HS

Hall Croft

WF44NS

New Road

WF44LX

Netherfield Crescent

WF44RD

Woodhall Close

WF44HQ

Netherton Lane

WF44QZ

Highfield Crescent

WF44TZ

Wicken Tree Lane

WF44PX

Water Lane

WF44QU

Nell Gap Lane

WF44HZ

South Lane

WF44QF

Ramsey Road

WF44QY

Old Road

WF44PL

Butts Lane

WF44UE

Calderstone Court

WF44SL

South Lane

WF44HB

High Ridge

WF44HW

Upper Lane

WF44PF

Nell Gap Lane

WF44RW

Smithy Lane

WF45NZ

Lapwing View

WF44LY

Coxley View

WF44SB

Wood Mount

WF44RG

New Road

WF44PU

Coxley Lane

WF44PJ

Nellgap Avenue

WF44LT

Coxley View

WF44LL

South Lane

WF44JH

Bar Lane

WF44FS

Moorhouse Gardens

WF44FE

Danes Lane

WF44JF

The Old Woodyard

WF44NY

New Road

WF44NT

New Road

WF44YG

Cross Road

WF45PY

Wakefield Rural

WF44SR

Southfields View

WF44HT

Meadow Court

WF44PR

Sandy Lane

WF44SE

Green Lane Close

WF44LZ

Oakland Drive

WF44TS

Farm Mount

WF44SH

Glenfields