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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newsome Population

18,669

Population density

2,229 per km²

Crime

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

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

Total population: 18,668

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£312,000	£2,373	£184,000	£258,750	£410,000	£529,500
Flats	20	£97,000	£1,687	£69,850	£75,750	£132,000	£145,500
Semi-Detached	42	£210,500	£2,268	£125,100	£152,000	£259,250	£329,425
Terraced	63	£138,000	£1,961	£69,600	£100,000	£170,000	£259,400

10 years median price trend in Newsome

All postcodes in Newsome

HD19YR

Northumberland Street

HD11RW

Viaduct Street

HD12NF

High Street

HD46AJ

Armitage Street

HD46RE

Jackroyd Lane

HD11JF

St Georges Square

HD47QX

Wain Park

HD13FL

Manchester Road

HD12JT

Outcote Bank

HD12WZ

Northumberland Street

HD46QH

Tunnacliffe Road

HD13BR

Day Street

HD47QR

Robin Hood Hill

HD12ET

Cherry Tree Centre

HD12QB

King Street

HD14DS

Trinity Street

HD58HU

Broadgate Crescent

HD96RA

Magdale

HD15LP

Highfields Road

HD19WE

Newsome

HD19UQ

Newsome

HD46LH

Falcon Street

HD46HB

Fairlea Avenue

HD11AG

Newsome

HD46EP

Woodhead Road

HD16QE

Kirkgate

HD14AA

Henry Street

HD12NA

Northumberland Street

HD19LB

Northumberland Street

HD13QF

Albert Street

HD46LB

Barcroft Road

HD46BB

Scar Grove

HD58JL

Longley Road

HD13QS

Mount Pleasant

HD11NP

Westgate

HD19DF

Northumberland Street

HD46DQ

Heppenstall Street

HD19UA

Newsome

HD12AX

New Street

HD46LJ

Edale Avenue

HD47NQ

Wood End

HD47NA

Sunny Brow

HD11NY

Sergeantson Street

HD46NN

Bell Street

HD16BU

Northumberland Street

HD46JR

Towngate

HD58HW

Broadgate

HD46TR

Lower Park

HD11DU

Byram Street

HD12BA

Newsome

HD47NL

Low Road

HD47LU

Fare Hill Flats

HD46JS

Towngate

HD46RH

High Lane

HD12BW

New Street

HD12BT

New Street

HD11LS

St George's Square

HD13RA

Bland Street

HD19UF

Newsome

HD47RF

Mansion Gardens

HD13RF

Lockwood Road

HD46NR

Manor Rise

HD46DB

Orchard Terrace

HD13DN

Commercial Street

HD12EY

High Street

HD46PX

Ashenhurst Avenue

HD13BZ

Firth Street

HD46QY

Aysgarth Road

HD19WN

Newsome

HD12RS

Princess Alexandra Walk

HD15LZ

New North Road

HD13HU

Manchester Road

HD13RP

Albert Street

HD19DN

Northumberland Street

HD46NU

Manor Street

HD13AW

Kings Mill Lane

HD46QJ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD15AA

John William Street

HD12SN

Ramsden Street

HD13QZ

Macham Street

HD11JB

St George's Square

HD46FA

Cold Hill Lane

HD15LS

New North Road

HD19WA

Newsome

HD46RP

Hall Bower Lane

HD12RA

Zetland Street

HD14AJ

Back Spring Street

HD15JL

Little Brunswick Street

HD19GZ

Newsome

HD46BJ

Wood End

HD47NT

Back Armitage Road

HD13LJ

Nile Street

HD46LP

Newsome Road

HD46NP

Elm Street

HD11LJ

John William Street

HD13AQ

Wakefield Road

HD19ZQ

Northumberland Street

HD46AL

Primrose Street

HD46EB

Primrose Grove

HD12QY

King Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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