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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

DY28XG

Blowers Green Place

DY29PY

Halesowen Road

DY29NW

Hereford Road

DY29LF

Marita Close

DY29JH

Bobbington Way

DY28UR

Blowers Green Road

DY29JX

Hadley Close

DY29EG

Swan Street

DY29NT

Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood

DY29SA

Cradley Road

DY29PL

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY29HZ

Vale Road

DY29JZ

Withymoor Road

DY20PB

Hill Street

DY29RS

Tewkesbury Drive

DY29LW

Worcester Road

DY20PQ

Simms Lane

DY29AJ

The Sling

DY29HT

Windmill End

DY29HF

Lynbrook Close

DY29HL

Gads Green

DY29LN

Worcester Road

DY29BU

Baptist End Road

DY29EZ

Ballard Crescent

DY29ES

Northfield Road

DY29JS

Darby End Road

DY29AF

New Road

DY29NH

Mousesweet Lane

DY29DY

Railwharf Sidings

DY29PD

Tromans Industrial Estate

DY29HX

St Peters Road

DY29PP

Bishton Grove

DY29RA

Cradley Road

DY29PG

Purlin Wharf

DY29PS

Halesowen Road

DY29LS

York Road

DY29LB

Stanhope Street

DY29QE

Arch Hill Street

DY29JR

Darby End Road

DY29HQ

St Peters Road

DY20PG

Bournebrook Close

DY29EU

Recreation Street

DY29ET

Northfield Road

DY20PF

Upton Street

DY29LP

Belper Row

DY20NX

Hill Street

DY29AZ

New Road

DY29AE

Netherton & Holly Hall

DY29LD

Wharf Mews

DY29PH

Washington Street Industrial Estate

DY29PN

Chapel Street

DY29JJ

Chichester Avenue

DY29PB

Bourne Hill Close

DY20PD

Simms Lane

DY20PE

Upton Street

DY28XF

Tanfield Road

DY29PQ

Purlin Wharf

DY20PL

St Thomas Street

DY20PP

Rayboulds Fold

DY20PJ

Halton Street

DY29LT

Warwick Road

DY29LH

Oak Street

DY29RQ

Old Level Way

DY29LR

Hereford Road

DY29JN

Cosford Drive

DY29ER

Northfield Road

DY29AL

Cinder Bank

DY29BY

Park Road

DY29EY

Ballard Road

DY29HW

St Peters Road

DY29PT

Quayside Walk

DY29QJ

Fladbury Close

DY28XR

Aston Road

DY29NQ

Molyneux Road

DY20PH

Brewster Street

Data Sources

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