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About

Aspley, Longley and the University area sit immediately south of Huddersfield town centre in Kirklees. The University of Huddersfield's main campus runs along Queensgate beside the railway station, so teaching buildings, lecture spaces and student accommodation are concentrated in a compact zone. Surrounding streets in Aspley and Longley contain Victorian terraces, post-war housing and purpose-built student flats. Local shops, takeaways and pubs serve everyday needs, while short streets link the residential pockets to the campus and town centre.

Transport links are strong: Huddersfield railway station and regular bus routes provide direct connections across West Yorkshire. Community facilities include primary schools, sports pitches and small green spaces used for informal games and dog walking. The stone façade of the railway station marks the area’s northern edge, and the campus hosts public lectures, concerts and exhibitions through the year, bringing students and residents into the same spaces. On open days and match days the town centre and campus plazas fill with stalls and posters for events, reflecting the recurring rhythm of academic and local life.

Area overview

On average Aspley, Longley & University has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 28% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year. There are 1 schools in Aspley, Longley & University: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aspley, Longley & University is home to around 8,124 people, with a population density of about 2,828.7 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aspley, Longley & University Population
8,124
Population density
2,828.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.55(+75%)
Public order
25.85(+193%)
Drugs
21.42(+497%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.4(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.69(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,766
58.67%
Pakistani
564
6.94%
Other White
517
6.36%
African
479
5.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
271
3.34%
Total population: 8,124

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,089
30.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,999
28.92%
No qualifications
1,081
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
730
10.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 6,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
897
30.51%
Owns outright
601
20.44%
Owns with a mortgage
535
18.2%
Social rents from council
535
18.2%
Other social rented
280
9.52%
Total households: 2,940

Property prices in Aspley, Longley & University

Median price£142,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £221K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Aspley, Longley & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aspley, Longley & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£288,000£214
Semi-Detached11£275,000£229
Terraced30£129,500£177
Flats11£100,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aspley, Longley & University

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspley, Longley & University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£105,000£193,500£82,500
2017£204,000£121,475£185,500£83,050
2018£190,000£120,000£163,500£83,000
2019£222,500£108,000£180,000£88,500
2020£235,000£133,250£230,000£90,000
2021£264,000£127,000£155,000£100,000
2022£368,000£98,000£198,750£125,000
2023£290,000£140,000£260,000£120,000
2024£279,500£140,000£227,500£115,000
2025£299,000£125,000£189,000£130,000
2026£263,000£99,500£283,750£116,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspley, Longley & University.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspley, Longley & University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£203£169£112
2017£159£199£144£116
2018£88£174£162£121
2019£181£170£188£117
2020£224£159£174£132
2021£236£178£172£139
2022£300£156£212£160
2023£229£188£255£151
2024£239£151£226£137
2025£241£157£200£157
2026£165£157£229£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspley, Longley & University.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aspley, Longley & University in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Aspley, Longley & University

Is Aspley, Longley & University safe?

Aspley, Longley & University records about 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aspley, Longley & University?

The median sale price in Aspley, Longley & University is £142,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aspley, Longley & University?

Aspley, Longley & University has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aspley, Longley & University?

Aspley, Longley & University scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aspley, Longley & University sits around rank 9,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aspley, Longley & University?

The average household income in Aspley, Longley & University is around £41,939 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Aspley, Longley & University

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View Street

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Dog Kennel Bank

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Commercial Street

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Somerset Road

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High Street

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Newsome

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Lowerhouses Lane

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Newsome

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Whitegate Road

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Hall Cross Road

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Almondbury Bank

HD12TA

Peel Street

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Kings Mill Lane

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New Laithe Close

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Kaye Lane

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New Street

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Firth Street

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High Street

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Wakefield Road

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Newsome

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Newsome

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Diamond Street

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Manor Rise

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Newsome Road

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Roger Lane

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Beaumont Avenue

HD13DX

Milford Street

HD19WG

Newsome

HD58HG

Tolsons Yard

HD46BN

Orchard Street

HD13BR

Day Street

HD46NN

Bell Street

HD58AN

Trevelyan Street

HD58JN

Longley Road

HD46RQ

New Laithe Hill

HD46PD

Bent Street

HD13AW

Kings Mill Lane

HD46QG

Wood Lane

HD13FW

Newsome

HD19WQ

Newsome

HD58HT

Broadgate Crescent

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Newsome

HD58LF

Hall Cross Grove

HD13AY

Colne Road

HD58AR

Victoria Street

HD13QU

Lockwood Road

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Somerset Road

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Victoria Street

HD46PS

Longley Lane

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Newsome Road

HD19WA

Newsome

HD46AA

Damside Road

HD58JJ

Kidroyd

HD13DN

Commercial Street

HD13EE

Chapel Hill

HD12AT

New Street

HD12NQ

High Street

HD46PR

Longley Lane

HD13BQ

Sand Street

HD13DA

Firth Street

HD19UL

Newsome

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Newsome

HD13BS

Colne Street

HD46QH

Tunnacliffe Road

HD12NE

Market Street

HD46NU

Manor Street

HD13DQ

Newsome

HD58JL

Longley Road

HD13AQ

Wakefield Road

HD46AL

Primrose Street

HD13EU

Chapel Street

HD58JA

Somerset Road

HD19UB

Newsome

HD46TE

Ashes Lane

HD46NH

Newsome Road

HD46QQ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD58HS

Templar Drive

HD46PY

Roger Lane

HD58HU

Broadgate Crescent

HD13QA

Summer Street

HD13BX

Newsome

HD13PG

Queens Mill Road

HD13NL

Hall Avenue

HD13DW

Kings Mill Lane

HD46PX

Ashenhurst Avenue

HD19UP

Newsome

HD58JE

Dog Kennel Bank

HD46AN

Greenwood Street

HD19UQ

Newsome

HD58LE

Hall Cross Grove

HD13QX

Lockwood Road

HD59BR

Smithy Lane

HD46NW

Manor Street

HD13EG

Newsome

HD46DD

Stile Common Road

HD46NT

Bent Street

HD12UL

Albion Street

HD46PW

New Laithe Road

HD46QN

Athene Drive