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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, roughly 2.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newsome is £41,531 per year. There are 7 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 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
293
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.1%
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

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£299,000£235
Semi-Detached36£204,250£218
Terraced66£141,000£176
Flats17£99,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newsome

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£97,000£136,000£91,000
2017£220,000£64,495£152,750£91,500
2018£203,500£115,000£151,500£96,000
2019£222,500£105,000£161,000£108,000
2020£220,000£106,500£167,500£100,000
2021£257,000£95,000£165,000£118,072
2022£280,000£80,000£186,500£125,000
2023£283,750£132,000£200,000£128,500
2024£276,125£116,250£180,000£127,500
2025£312,500£110,500£211,250£135,000
2026£276,000£99,000£200,550£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£164£160£135
2017£183£169£168£124
2018£190£149£164£122
2019£186£165£186£136
2020£201£155£170£138
2021£222£129£173£154
2022£236£141£215£160
2023£219£174£215£162
2024£233£148£215£162
2025£235£154£202£170
2026£204£160£211£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsome.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newsome in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Newsome ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Varah Cooper

Newsome - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

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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

HD19HG

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

HD46HN

Taylor Hill Road