Netherton is a residential suburb on the western side of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It sits within the Wakefield district and mixes post‑war housing estates with older terraces and semi‑detached properties, with reasonably direct road links to the city centre and neighbouring towns, so it’s often home to commuters working in Wakefield and nearby Leeds.
The area reflects the industrial history of the wider Wakefield district, with working‑class roots tied to coal and manufacturing, but today is largely a local services economy centred on shops, schools and community facilities. There’s a quiet local community feel, pockets of green space and ongoing small‑scale regeneration and community projects that aim to improve amenities and housing while retaining a practical, everyday character.