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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

WF44RU

Thornhill Road

WF44PP

Sandy Lane

WF44SZ

St Lukes Close

WF44EX

Green Lane

WF44HP

Bridle Close

WF44HW

Upper Lane

WF44LN

Whitley Farm Drive

WF44QJ

Carr Lane

WF44HF

Church Crescent

WF44HR

South Lane

WF44QZ

Highfield Crescent

WF44SD

Crossfields

WF44SA

Ramsey View

WF44JH

Bar Lane

WF44HS

Hall Croft

WF44JA

Netherton Hall Gardens

WF44PQ

Nell Gap Lane

WF44RT

Thornhill Road

WF44NT

New Road

WF44NU

New Road

WF44PX

Water Lane

WF43DW

Blacker Lane

WF44TB

Danesleigh Drive

WF44YZ

Cross Road

WF44SP

Meadow Vale

WF44AU

Bar Lane

WF44NA

Oakland Road

WF44NR

New Road

WF44QL

Danes Lane

WF44JB

Strands Court

WF44NW

New Road

WF44RH

New Road

WF44BA

Grange Lane

WF44NE

Coxley View

WF44QG

Ramsey Road

WF44LR

Coxley Crescent

WF44RQ

Wood Lane

WF44AX

New Hall Way

WF45PD

Bittern Croft

WF44TQ

Netherton Hall Drive

WF44UD

Ashwood Heights

WF44PG

Nell Gap Lane

WF44QA

Water Lane

WF44SF

The Lawns

WF44HH

Netherton Lane

WF44JJ

Bar Lane

WF44RB

Old Road

WF44HJ

Netherton Lane

WF44PS

Low Lane

WF44RE

Green Lane

WF44RJ

New Road

WF44SR

Southfields View

WF44SW

Glenfields Close

WF44HX

Upper Lane

WF44LL

South Lane

WF44RZ

New Road

WF44NP

New Road

WF44NQ

Upper Lane

WF44JD

Green Lane

WF44RN

Chapel Hill Lane

WF44UA

Parkside

WF44HL

Netherton Lane

WF44LP

Netherfield Avenue

WF44LT

Coxley View

WF44PR

Sandy Lane

WF44QT

Nell Gap Crescent

WF45PY

Wakefield Rural

WF44QE

Cross Road

WF44UE

Calderstone Court

Data Sources

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