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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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£312,000£2,373
Flats20£97,000£1,687
Semi-Detached42£210,500£2,268
Terraced63£138,000£1,961

10 years median price trend in Newsome

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

All postcodes in Newsome

HD13QR

Lockwood Road

HD47QY

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD47NN

Stockwell Vale

HD19RX

Northumberland Street

HD46JE

Church Lane

HD47PN

Holmeside Mews

HD46PT

Wood Lane

HD13BE

Firth Street

HD15AB

Highfields

HD12AR

New Street

HD14AZ

Spring Street

HD15LG

Fitzwilliam Street

HD59AW

Wakefield Road

HD12HG

Market Street

HD47LS

Taylor Hill Road

HD15BU

Cambridge Road

HD11LY

Station Street

HD15AZ

Rook Street

HD47NW

Bankfoot Lane

HD13YS

Northumberland Street

HD58HN

Somerset Road

HD12AF

New Street

HD13DQ

Newsome

HD11LN

Station Street

HD46AA

Damside Road

HD46QA

Ashenhurst Rise

HD13TF

Victoria Road

HD12HL

Market Street

HD15NQ

Newhouse Place

HD19UW

Newsome

HD46AS

Whitehead Lane

HD47LR

Birch Road

HD12QJ

King Street

HD12LR

High Street

HD12PW

High Street

HD46HR

Taylor Hill Road

HD14EY

Greenhead Road

HD15LR

Belgrave Terrace

HD11QJ

Kirkgate

HD11EB

Brook Street

HD46HH

Taylor Hill Road

HD12YZ

Albion Street

HD46LY

Hillside Crescent

HD19UT

Newsome

HD13BL

Firth Street

HD58JA

Somerset Road

HD46ER

Woodhead Road

HD58LD

Hall Cross Road

HD11DJ

St Peter's Street

HD46TP

Park Lane

HD12NJ

Newsome

HD47NX

Lake View

HD46JA

Fair Lea Road

HD47PL

Stockwell Vale

HD11BR

John William Street

HD47RL

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD46HS

Emmanuel Terrace

HD46EY

Stoney Cross Street

HD13ES

Colne Road

HD12BN

Albert Yard

HD13AA

Kings Mill Lane

HD46DZ

Croftlands

HD11LA

Railway Street

HD13RD

Garden Street

HD13LS

Cable Street

HD13BY

Newsome

HD46BW

Lockwood Scar

HD47QE

Ladyhouse Lane

HD13DL

Commercial Street

HD14XN

Northumberland Street

HD12RT

Pack Horse Walk

HD47RH

Caldercliffe Road

HD13HZ

Fenton Square

HD46TS

Castle Houses

HD12NS

Outcote Bank

HD14QW

Northumberland Street

HD58LE

Hall Cross Grove

HD13PE

Albert Street

HD46AG

Whitehead Lane

HD47RA

School Lane

HD47LP

Birch Road

HD58LA

Lowerhouses Lane

HD46QB

Ashenhurst Road

HD47QP

Robin Hood Hill

HD13AN

Kings Mill Lane

HD13BT

Carforth Street

HD13LG

Newsome

HD47PE

Bankfield Terrace

HD47NB

Church Terrace

HD12JA

Castlegate

HD12QR

Wormalds Yard

HD46NA

Newsome Road

HD58LH

Kilburn Close

HD19ZU

Newsome

HD47RB

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD47NZ

Royd Terrace

HD11QQ

Kirkgate

HD46BN

Orchard Street

HD46DP

Elizabeth Street

HD13RT

Victoria Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.