Town Pop. 2,159

Living in Netherton (Wakefield): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Netherton (Wakefield) comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the WF4 postcode district, Netherton (Wakefield) ranks 3rd.

The WF4 district averages 54/100, putting Netherton (Wakefield) 5 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Netherton (Wakefield) sits 18 points above the WF4 district figure of 77/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF4 postcode district.

59
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Netherton (Wakefield) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coxley Crescent 11 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Upper Lane 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 46
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
44
3 schools in area · 20 within 4km
3Good
  • Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Middlestown Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital4.5 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital4.7 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary9.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlestown Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,955 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.8%Student2.9%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Ravensthorpe 3.8 mi
Dewsbury 3.9 mi
Wakefield Westgate 4 mi
J39 M1 1.9 mi
J39 M1 2.2 mi
J40 M1 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Netherton (Wakefield) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Coxley (Wakefield) 50 0.6 mi away ⇄
Middlestown and Overton 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
West Bretton 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Crigglestone and Durkar 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ossett 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hall Green 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherton (Wakefield) a nice place to live?

Netherton (Wakefield) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Netherton (Wakefield) is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Netherton (Wakefield)?

Netherton (Wakefield) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Netherton (Wakefield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Netherton (Wakefield) are Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, Middlestown Primary Academy and Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Netherton (Wakefield) in total.

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Postcode districts in Netherton (Wakefield)

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