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Norton North

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About

Norton North is a residential district situated on the northern edge of the Dudley borough. The area is characterised by its mix of post-war and more modern housing, set along streets that follow the gentle contours of the local landscape. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with convenient road links to surrounding towns and the wider West Midlands region.

A notable local landmark is the Norton Bar, a historic public house that has served the community for generations. The area is bordered by green spaces, including sections of the Pensnett Chase woodland, providing accessible routes for walking and recreation directly from the neighbourhood's edges.

Area overview

On average Norton North has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton North is £51,919 per year. The median sale price in Norton North is £275,000 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,500 and £322,750. There are 3 schools in Norton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Norton North is home to around 5,923 people, with a population density of about 3,892.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton North Population
5,923
Population density
3,892.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.88(-56%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(-22%)
Shoplifting
3.71(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.04(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.36(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,503
92.92%
Indian
84
1.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
76
1.28%
Other White
56
0.95%
Irish
47
0.79%
Total population: 5,922

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,462
29.81%
No qualifications
904
18.43%
Level 3 (A level)
866
17.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
501
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 4,905

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,107
43.57%
Owns with a mortgage
830
32.66%
Social rents from council
357
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
192
7.56%
Other forms of private rent
27
1.06%
Total households: 2,541

Property prices in Norton North

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £279
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £236K – £323K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,149 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£530,000£354
Semi-Detached36£275,000£276
Terraced11£248,000£295
Flats3£118,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£72,000£190,000£149,000
2017£297,475£88,500£217,750£172,275
2018£308,781£80,000£225,000£177,500
2019£339,950£90,250£225,000£183,475
2020£324,000£120,000£245,000£180,000
2021£389,950£107,500£262,500£193,000
2022£397,475£107,250£269,750£230,000
2023£415,000£100,000£280,000£230,000
2024£342,500£85,000£315,000£251,000
2025£345,000£115,500£285,000£250,000
2026£530,000—£272,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£133£199£188
2017£256£188£220£188
2018£258£175£232£197
2019£291£155£238£217
2020£299£180£247£208
2021£287£159£274£239
2022£374£193£279£260
2023£381£202£286£267
2024£367£186£284£287
2025£357£199£283£271
2026£361—£293£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton North 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.