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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 295 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
295
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
137.5(+216%)
Public order
41.83(+366%)
Shoplifting
29.46(+241%)
Drugs
25.44(+642%)
Other theft
24.8(+273%)
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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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
Detached20£317,500
Flats16£122,500
Semi-Detached23£165,000
Terraced68£130,000

10 years median price trend in Newsome

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

All postcodes in Newsome

HD12JA

Newsome

HD19UW

Newsome

HD19WB

Newsome

HD14XN

Northumberland Street

HD46PU

Wood Lane

HD12ND

Newsome

HD12TG

High Street

HD47QY

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD46DH

Prince Street

HD12EY

High Street

HD12QD

King Street

HD47QW

Hood Street

HD12TW

New Street

HD13DY

Milford Street

HD14AW

Upper George Street

HD46AW

Industrial Street

HD46BY

Malvern Road

HD46QH

Tunnacliffe Road

HD46RF

New Laithe Hill

HD47PJ

Holmeside Close

HD59AW

Wakefield Road

HD13BG

Newsome

HD11BU

Byram Street

HD13LJ

Nile Street

HD13QX

Lockwood Road

HD46BG

Spa Wood Top

HD46EW

Woodhead Road

HD46JN

Castle Avenue

HD47RN

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD12HG

Market Street

HD12NX

Prospect Street

HD12SP

Queen Street

HD12SX

Ramsden Street

HD13PG

Queens Mill Road

HD13QW

Lockwood Road

HD13QY

St Stephens Road

HD15AT

St Johns Road

HD19UN

Newsome

HD46DJ

Cross Lane

HD46LS

Hart Street

HD46QZ

Garsdale Road

HD47LU

Fare Hill Flats

HD47NL

Low Road

HD47QZ

Lodge Close

HD47RE

Pond Close

HD11LN

Station Street

HD11NN

Chancery Lane

HD11QX

Southgate

HD12BR

High Street

HD13RE

Albert Street

HD15AZ

Rook Street

HD19UZ

Newsome

HD46HF

Taylor Hill Road

HD46NY

Newsome Road

HD46PZ

Roger Lane

HD46QJ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD47PN

Holmeside Mews

HD47RB

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD58JU

Longley Road

HD11NY

Sergeantson Street

HD11QJ

Kirkgate

HD11LJ

John William Street

HD12AR

New Street

HD12EG

Cloth Hall Street

HD14EU

Oastler Avenue

HD19GZ

Newsome

HD19YR

Northumberland Street

HD46DX

Cross Lane

HD46ER

Woodhead Road

HD46PY

Roger Lane

HD47NJ

Parkgate

HD58LG

Hall Cross Road

HD19HA

Newsome

HD19ZP

Northumberland Street

HD12AA

Market Place

HD12EX

Dundas Street

HD12JL

Upperhead Row

HD13AU

Kings Mill Lane

HD13RT

Victoria Road

HD16QE

Kirkgate

HD46AB

Riley Street

HD46EY

Stoney Cross Street

HD46PR

Longley Lane

HD96RA

Magdale

HD12NG

Albion Street

HD47NW

Bankfoot Lane

HD12UL

Albion Street

HD13AW

Kings Mill Lane

HD13PY

Albert Street

HD15UY

Northumberland Street

HD46BL

Lockwood Scar

HD47QP

Robin Hood Hill

HD11QY

Tomlinson's Yard

HD11QZ

Southgate

HD12RY

Queensgate

HD13BP

Robinson Street

HD15NG

Highfields Road

HD15PS

Fitzwilliam Street

HD46HL

Chapel Street

HD46JQ

Taylors Buildings

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.