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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.