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About

Netherton sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, just north of Dudley town centre. The area is primarily residential, with terraces and post-war housing alongside local shopping parades, primary schools and a community centre. Canals and old industrial lines shape parts of the street pattern, and small recreation grounds and playing fields provide open space for residents. Local bus routes link Netherton with the rest of the borough and services such as a health centre and library serve the neighbourhood.

The canal network remains a visible feature of the area. In one part of Netherton, a cluster of interlinked pools and short canal arms known locally as Bumble Hole sits beside towpaths used by walkers and anglers, and historic brickwork from 19th‑century drainage and basin works can be seen at water edges. Community groups run activities from the centre and schools, and the combination of waterways, allotments and pocket parks gives the area a pattern of built and green spaces shaped by its industrial past.

Area overview

On average Netherton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Netherton is £40,561 per year. There are 3 schools in Netherton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Netherton is home to around 8,071 people, with a population density of about 3,315.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Netherton Population
8,071
Population density
3,315.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.69(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+21%)
Vehicle crime
7.81(+20%)
Burglary
6.57(+62%)
Public order
5.08(-16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,840
72.36%
Pakistani
837
10.37%
Other White
228
2.82%
Indian
181
2.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
177
2.19%
Total population: 8,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,889
29.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,223
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,020
15.83%
Level 3 (A level)
956
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
776
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,126
32.92%
Owns with a mortgage
833
24.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
17.57%
Social rents from council
598
17.49%
Other social rented
147
4.3%
Total households: 3,420

Property prices in Netherton

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Netherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £372,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£245,000£2,721
Flats10£116,250£1,949
Semi-Detached32£212,500£2,706
Terraced32£194,000£2,821

10 years median price trend in Netherton

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

All postcodes in Netherton

DY29QD

Halesowen Road

DY29QG

Halesowen Road

DY29JQ

Northfield Road

DY29BE

Ryan Place

B645QH

Fieldfare Close

DY29DE

Baptist End Road

DY29RE

Chapel Street

DY29HD

Lynbrook Close

DY29PU

Halesowen Road

DY29JE

Harveys Terrace

DY29JL

Chichester Avenue

DY29LY

Bowling Green Road

DY29BX

Baptist End Road

DY29JW

Stretton Place

DY29EA

Round Street

DY29BH

Cinder Bank

DY29NZ

Amphletts Close

DY20XA

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY29AY

New Road

DY20PW

St Johns Street

DY29LE

Bowling Green Road

DY29HH

St Peters Road

DY29HB

The Willows

DY28XT

Junction Street

DY29QF

Arch Hill Street

DY28XL

Gammage Street

DY29BL

Simms Lane

DY29EH

Prince Street

DY29NG

Molyneux Road

DY29HG

St Peters Road

DY20XE

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY29HY

Vale Road

DY29BG

Cinder Bank

DY29AS

Canal Side

DY29EQ

Swan Street

DY29PJ

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY20RA

St Johns Street

DY11QU

Queens Cross

DY28UT

Blowers Green Road

DY29JD

Northfield Road

DY29QH

Evesham Rise

DY20PR

St Giles Street

DY20BE

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY29AD

Netherton & Holly Hall

B645QQ

Bramble Close

DY29QA

Halesowen Road

DY29LJ

Oak Street

DY29JP

Darby End Road

DY29LX

Marlow Close

DY29PR

Northcott Road

DY29DJ

Baptist End Road

DY29DG

Spring Road

DY29HR

Morville Road

DY28XY

The Farthings

DY28XH

Brettell Street

DY29DA

Park Road

DY29JU

Mousesweet Close

DY28SZ

Boss Drive

DY28UB

Thornleigh Trading Estate

DY29JA

Northfield Road

B645QG

Brooksbank Drive

DY29JY

Withymoor Road

DY20XW

Grazebrook Industrial Park

DY29QL

Weavers Rise

DY29JT

Thistlegreen Road

DY29NJ

Norton Crescent

DY29RR

Saltwells Road

DY29NP

Halesowen Road

DY29DL

Baptist End Road

DY29EX

Greaves Road

DY29NF

Molyneux Road

DY29HS

Windmill End

DY29LA

Withymoor Road

DY29HU

Windmill End

DY29AR

New Road

DY29BP

Cinder Bank

DY29LQ

Gill Street

DY29PX

Crossley Street

DY29HE

Lynbrook Close

DY28XJ

Brettell Street

DY28XE

Tanfield Road

DY29PE

Saltwells Road

DY29PA

Cole Street

DY29BB

Cinder Bank

DY29HA

Greaves Road

DY29BZ

Park Road

DY29AP

The Sling

DY29BW

Cinder Bank

DY29DQ

Bank Road

DY29DD

Park Road

DY29EW

Longboat Quay

DY28XQ

Blowers Green Crescent

DY28UP

Blowers Green Road

DY29JF

Knighton Road

DY29HN

St Peters Road

DY29LL

Double Row

DY29DH

Baptist End Road

DY29LG

Gill Street

DY29EB

Round Street

DY29LU

Magpie Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.