Newsome is a ward in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, located south of Huddersfield town center. The area includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities. It is bordered by Almondbury, Lockwood, and Berry Brow, with the A616 passing through the ward. Newsome has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to larger properties, catering to different demographics.
The ward features several parks, including Newsome Recreation Ground and Greenhead Park, providing outdoor spaces for recreation. Local schools, such as Newsome Academy, serve the community, while small businesses and shops line parts of Newsome Road. Public transport links connect the area to Huddersfield and surrounding districts. Newsome also has a strong community presence, with groups and events organized by residents. The ward maintains a balance between urban convenience and suburban quietness.
On average Newsome has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newsome is £31,374 per year. There are 12 schools in Newsome: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £130,000 |
10 years price trend in Newsome
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High Street
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Folly Hall
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Sand Street
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Milford Street
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Folly Hall
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Bath Street
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Albert Street
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Portland Street
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Green Street
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White Hart Drive
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Occupation Road
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Close Hill Lane
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Edale Avenue
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Newsome Road
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Netherton & South Crosland
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Lady House Lane
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Dog Kennel Bank
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Hey Lane
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Wood Street
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Northumberland Street
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Brook Street
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High Street
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Fox Street
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King Street
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Alfred Street
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Sand Street
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Chapel Street
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Chapel Hill
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Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown
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Northumberland Street
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Aysgarth Road
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Whitehead Lane
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Cross Lane
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Falcon Street
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Russett Grove
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Jackroyd Lane
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Hall Bower Lane
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Woodhead Road
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Netherton & South Crosland
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Dean Brook Road
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Stockwell Vale
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St George's Square
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Barge Street
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Chancery Lane
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Dundas Street
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High Street
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Manchester Road
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Albert Street
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Belgrave Terrace
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Northumberland Street
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Castle Avenue
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Ingleton Road
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Ashes Lane
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Chatsworth Close
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High Street
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Brook Street
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Trinity Street
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Albert Yard
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Chapel Hill
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Manchester Road
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Elmwood Close
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Northumberland Street
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Dean Brook Road
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Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow
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Whitehead Lane
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Bent Street
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Ashenhurst Avenue
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Ashenhurst Close
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Roger Lane
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Longley Road
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Hall Cross Road
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Bow Street
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John William Street
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St Peter's Street
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Leeds Road
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Commercial Street
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Greenhead Road
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Merton Street
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Water Street
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Little Brunswick Street
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Newhouse Place
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Northumberland Street
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Lockwood Scar
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Malvern Rise
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Cold Hill Lane
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Back Stoney Lane
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Edale Avenue
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Manor Street
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Ashes Lane
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Woodhead Road
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Hood Street
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Hanging Stone Road
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Aspley, Longley & University
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John William Street
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John William Street
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Kirkgate
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.