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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

HD13FH

Manchester Road

HD11ES

Lion Chambers

HD19SS

Northumberland Street

HD58LQ

Oakenbank Crescent

HD12TH

Ramsden Street

HD12BR

High Street

HD46AE

Whitehead Lane

HD13DH

Aspley Place

HD47LY

Station Lane

HD13BP

Robinson Street

HD11ER

John William Street

HD14AL

Back Greenhead Road

HD59AY

Poplar Street

HD12TA

Peel Street

HD13DW

Kings Mill Lane

HD47NU

Club Houses

HD14BL

Water Street

HD58LG

Hall Cross Road

HD13BG

Newsome

HD19UY

Newsome

HD12BB

Newsome

HD15BZ

Belmont Street

HD12EA

Cloth Hall Street

HD14AD

George Street

HD58LF

Hall Cross Grove

HD19WJ

Newsome

HD11BX

Byram Street

HD11RD

Brook Street

HD14DN

Trinity Street

HD19US

Newsome

HD11QH

Kirkgate

HD12AN

Market Place

HD19WG

Newsome

HD12EZ

Fox Street

HD46JB

Occupation Road

HD46QL

Russett Grove

HD11BG

John William Street

HD46RD

Jackroyd Lane

HD16BX

Oldgate

HD12BU

New Street

HD14EW

Greenhead Road

HD46DW

Cross Lane

HD47PY

Caldercliffe Road

HD13PA

Folly Hall

HD47QD

Ladyhouse Lane

HD58HS

Templar Drive

HD11QF

Beast Market

HD46LG

Edale Avenue

HD12HA

High Street

HD11QS

Byram Street

HD46DF

Plane Street

HD12DX

Cloth Hall Street

HD46PH

Longley

HD11JP

Railway Street

HD58LB

Longley

HD47QZ

Lodge Close

HD11QL

Kirkgate

HD19UH

Newsome

HD19ZP

Northumberland Street

HD12RX

Back Queen Street

HD13AY

Colne Road

HD12SQ

Queen Street

HD46EA

Lockwood Scar

HD12ND

Newsome

HD13PR

Albert Street

HD46PP

New Laithe Close

HD46RG

New Laithe Hill

HD46DU

Lawton Street

HD13FW

Newsome

HD15PS

Fitzwilliam Street

HD13ED

Chapel Hill

HD14ET

Park Grove

HD19HA

Newsome

HD19UN

Newsome

HD14EX

Lynton Avenue

HD46NF

Whitegate Road

HD46TB

Ashes Lane

HD47QS

Hangingstone Road

HD46DH

Prince Street

HD11DL

St Peter's Street

HD12EW

Market Street

HD11AA

Northumberland Street

HD58HR

Broadgate

HD13JA

Manchester Road

HD46DS

Lawton Street

HD11BL

John William Street

HD47QT

Hangingstone Road

HD19SR

Newsome

HD13QH

Albert Street

HD46LE

Close Hill Lane

HD14BH

Springwood Avenue

HD46DR

Ridge Street

HD19UP

Newsome

HD14BA

Spring Street

HD12TT

Princess Street

HD13QD

Albert Street

HD47NF

Low Road

HD15LN

New North Road

HD47NY

Church View

HD46AT

Queens Mill Road

Data Sources

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