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About

Newsome ward lies in the southern outskirts of Huddersfield, characterised by residential streets that climb the hillside towards open green spaces. The area includes the Newsome Mills complex, a former textile mill site that has been redeveloped for modern business use, representing the area's industrial heritage. The local community is active, with several community gardens and projects focused on sustainability and local food production.

The ward's elevated position offers views across the Huddersfield area, with Newsome Scout Wood and surrounding fields providing accessible green land. It is served by local shops and amenities along Newsome Road. The area maintains a distinct village-like atmosphere despite its proximity to the larger town centre, with a strong network of local groups and organisations.

Area overview

On average Newsome has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 293 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newsome is £41,541 per year. There are 12 schools in Newsome: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newsome is home to around 18,669 people, with a population density of about 2,229.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
293
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newsome Population
18,669
Population density
2,229 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
134.39(+204%)
Public order
39.85(+351%)
Shoplifting
31.87(+264%)
Drugs
26.57(+640%)
Other theft
23.94(+260%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,467
61.43%
Pakistani
1,677
8.98%
Other White
1,058
5.67%
African
809
4.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
560
3%
Total population: 18,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,796
30.17%
Level 3 (A level)
3,671
23.1%
No qualifications
3,000
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,753
11.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,358
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 15,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,144
26.83%
Owns outright
1,940
24.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,499
18.76%
Social rents from council
1,480
18.52%
Other social rented
689
8.62%
Total households: 7,990

Property prices in Newsome

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newsome in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached30£187,500
Detached18£315,000
Flats19£101,000
Terraced62£136,500

10 years median price trend in Newsome

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.

All postcodes in Newsome

HD12TW

New Street

HD13QX

Lockwood Road

HD14AW

Upper George Street

HD46AW

Industrial Street

HD46BG

Spa Wood Top

HD46BY

Malvern Road

HD46EW

Woodhead Road

HD46JN

Castle Avenue

HD46QH

Tunnacliffe Road

HD46RF

New Laithe Hill

HD47PJ

Holmeside Close

HD47RN

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD59AW

Wakefield Road

HD13DY

Milford Street

HD13LJ

Nile Street

HD11BU

Byram Street

HD13BG

Newsome

HD11QX

Southgate

HD12HG

Market Street

HD12NX

Prospect Street

HD12SP

Queen Street

HD13QW

Lockwood Road

HD13QY

St Stephens Road

HD15AT

St Johns Road

HD15AZ

Rook Street

HD46DJ

Cross Lane

HD46HF

Taylor Hill Road

HD46LS

Hart Street

HD46NY

Newsome Road

HD46PZ

Roger Lane

HD46QJ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD46QZ

Garsdale Road

HD47PN

Holmeside Mews

HD47RB

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD47RE

Pond Close

HD58JU

Longley Road

HD13PG

Queens Mill Road

HD19UN

Newsome

HD13RE

Albert Street

HD11NN

Chancery Lane

HD19UZ

Newsome

HD12BR

High Street

HD11QJ

Kirkgate

HD13AW

Kings Mill Lane

HD13PY

Albert Street

HD14EU

Oastler Avenue

HD46BL

Lockwood Scar

HD46DX

Cross Lane

HD46ER

Woodhead Road

HD46PY

Roger Lane

HD47NW

Bankfoot Lane

HD47QP

Robin Hood Hill

HD58LG

Hall Cross Road

HD15UY

Northumberland Street

HD11NY

Sergeantson Street

HD12AR

New Street

HD12EG

Cloth Hall Street

HD11LJ

John William Street

HD47NJ

Parkgate

HD19YR

Northumberland Street

HD19GZ

Newsome

HD12UL

Albion Street

HD12AA

Market Place

HD12JL

Upperhead Row

HD13RT

Victoria Road

HD15NG

Highfields Road

HD15PS

Fitzwilliam Street

HD46AB

Riley Street

HD46EY

Stoney Cross Street

HD46HL

Chapel Street

HD46LY

Hillside Crescent

HD46PR

Longley Lane

HD46TU

Cold Hill

HD47LZ

Dodds Royd

HD58LH

Kilburn Close

HD19HA

Newsome

HD19ZP

Northumberland Street

HD16QE

Kirkgate

HD12EX

Dundas Street

HD96RA

Magdale

HD13AU

Kings Mill Lane

HD11QY

Tomlinson's Yard

HD11QZ

Southgate

HD12RY

Queensgate

HD46PL

Fanny Moor Crescent

HD13BP

Robinson Street

HD12ER

King Street

HD13BL

Firth Street

HD13ER

Colne Road

HD13PA

Folly Hall

HD13QR

Lockwood Road

HD14DS

Trinity Street

HD46JS

Towngate

HD46JT

Close Hill Lane

HD46LJ

Edale Avenue

HD46NA

Newsome Road

HD47ND

Carriage Drive

HD47QE

Ladyhouse Lane

HD58JB

Dog Kennel Bank

HD58JX

Lowerhouses Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.