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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, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 22% 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 2 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

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £235K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Netherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £372,500.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£245,000£281
Semi-Detached31£209,000£252
Terraced32£197,500£265
Flats10£116,250£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£91,000£112,500£100,000
2017£150,000£91,000£125,000£104,500
2018£158,000£93,000£132,500£104,000
2019£177,000£100,125£127,000£116,500
2020£220,000£101,500£149,000£125,000
2021£240,000£110,000£167,500£140,000
2022£225,000£120,000£186,000£134,500
2023£265,000£129,500£190,000£162,000
2024£231,250£128,250£205,000£155,000
2025£265,000£118,000£210,000£187,500
2026£251,250£121,000£194,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£155£134£114
2017£192£139£165£128
2018£190£152£171£123
2019£185£164£157£139
2020£230£140£177£176
2021£238£173£185£173
2022£243£193£238£168
2023£266£193£224£203
2024£296£214£241£200
2025£241£181£247£256
2026£281£192£248£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

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

Frequently asked questions about Netherton

Is Netherton safe?

Netherton records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Netherton?

The median sale price in Netherton is £196,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Netherton?

Netherton has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Netherton?

Netherton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Netherton sits around rank 6,827 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?

The average household income in Netherton is around £40,561 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin 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

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

DY28XG

Blowers Green Place