This street is named from a house called Netherleigh. "Built around 1875 for the Robertson family, Netherleigh was purchased by Samuel Hall-Thompson in 1921. However, the linen trade became less profitable in the 1920s and he sold it to Campbell College. It is said that he encouraged the sale by threatening to sell it to the new Strathearn girls' school!" (East Belfast, Images of Ireland, Keith Haines) "On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the change to Netherleigh Park of this street, previously named Castle Hill Park for Mr Hugo Thompson". (16th February 1954).