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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.