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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£317,500
Flats16£122,500
Semi-Detached21£158,000
Terraced67£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

HD46LY

Hillside Crescent

HD46PL

Fanny Moor Crescent

HD46TU

Cold Hill

HD47LZ

Dodds Royd

HD58LH

Kilburn Close

HD12ER

King Street

HD13DX

Milford Street

HD13ER

Colne Road

HD13QR

Lockwood Road

HD15AN

Green Street

HD19WA

Newsome

HD46LJ

Edale Avenue

HD46NA

Newsome Road

HD47QE

Ladyhouse Lane

HD58JB

Dog Kennel Bank

HD58JX

Lowerhouses Lane

HD19JT

Newsome

HD19WJ

Newsome

HD11BX

Byram Street

HD11LY

Station Street

HD12AL

Market Place

HD12PQ

High Street

HD13BL

Firth Street

HD13PA

Folly Hall

HD13RP

Albert Street

HD14DS

Trinity Street

HD46JD

White Hart Drive

HD46JS

Towngate

HD46JT

Close Hill Lane

HD47ND

Newsome

HD12HA

High Street

HD12TT

Princess Street

HD11EG

Wood Street

HD11PA

Northumberland Street

HD13ED

Chapel Hill

HD13EU

Chapel Street

HD46DN

Cross Lane

HD46LH

Falcon Street

HD46QF

Squirrel Ditch

HD46RN

Hall Bower Lane

HD47PL

Stockwell Vale

HD11RL

Northumberland Street

HD12JF

Fox Street

HD12QJ

King Street

HD13BQ

Sand Street

HD19NL

Northumberland Street

HD46AF

Whitehead Lane

HD46QY

Aysgarth Road

HD46RB

Jackroyd Lane

HD47NH

Woodhead Road

HD47NY

Church View

HD47PB

Dean Brook Road

HD11JB

St George's Square

HD12DR

Chancery Lane

HD12HE

Dundas Street

HD12LE

High Street

HD12NJ

Newsome

HD13PE

Albert Street

HD15LR

Belgrave Terrace

HD19DN

Northumberland Street

HD46JW

Newsome Avenue

HD46TE

Ashes Lane

HD58HX

Chatsworth Close

HD13EG

Newsome

HD13FJ

Manchester Road

HD13LP

Barge Street

HD46QU

Jackroyd Lane

HD11EB

Brook Street

HD11PB

Westgate

HD13EB

Chapel Hill

HD15DB

Elmwood Close

HD19UU

Newsome

HD46AZ

Spa Wood Top

HD46PX

Ashenhurst Avenue

HD47PA

Dean Brook Road

HD19ZQ

Northumberland Street

HD12PW

High Street

HD12QF

Albert Yard

HD13FH

Manchester Road

HD46NT

Bent Street

HD46QB

Ashenhurst Road

HD46QE

Roger Lane

HD47QL

Windmill Terrace

HD58JL

Longley Road

HD58JT

Hall Cross Road

HD14BX

Water Street

HD14EY

Greenhead Road

HD19BS

Northumberland Street

HD19UY

Newsome

HD46DG

Malvern Rise

HD46FA

Cold Hill Lane

HD46LG

Edale Avenue

HD46NS

Manor Street

HD46TS

Castle Houses

HD47PH

Woodhead Road

HD11BR

John William Street

HD11DJ

St Peter's Street

HD11DT

Leeds Road

HD13DL

Commercial Street

HD14BJ

Bow Street

Data Sources

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