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About

Norton ward sits in the northern part of the Dudley borough, bordered by the districts of Sedgley and Upper Gornal. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Its landscape is defined by a series of gentle hills, with streets offering views across the wider Black Country terrain. Local amenities are focused along main routes like the A459, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The ward is anchored by the large Norton Park, a significant green space with sports pitches and playgrounds. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Michael's Church, which stands on a prominent ridge. The area maintains a distinct separation from the neighbouring town centres, fostering a quieter, neighbourhood-oriented atmosphere. The former sites of limestone quarrying subtly influence parts of the local topography and housing layout.

Area overview

On average Norton has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton is £57,148 per year. There are 5 schools in Norton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Norton

Median price£326,250
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £436K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £326,250 (about £312 per square foot) in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,075,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£530,000£362
Semi-Detached54£300,000£283
Terraced21£248,000£312
Flats6£145,500£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£72,000£207,500£182,125
2017£349,250£100,000£218,000£177,500
2018£399,995£80,000£235,000£186,250
2019£399,500£135,000£232,500£200,000
2020£375,000£120,000£252,000£177,500
2021£472,500£110,250£270,000£234,500
2022£430,000£118,000£288,000£230,000
2023£466,250£229,000£324,250£235,000
2024£495,000£159,000£321,891£256,950
2025£435,000£131,000£306,250£275,000
2026£530,000£275,000£238,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£133£211£200
2017£260£224£216£204
2018£269£175£235£210
2019£293£202£243£227
2020£305£180£252£207
2021£316£169£267£252
2022£353£203£286£277
2023£371£274£297£273
2024£354£208£288£288
2025£362£211£299£312
2026£361£276£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Norton ward.

Local councillors

Phil Boaler

Norton - Elected 7 May 2026

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