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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

HD14BN

Merton Street

HD15JL

Little Brunswick Street

HD15NQ

Newhouse Place

HD46BD

Lockwood Scar

HD46HN

Taylor Hill Road

HD47QN

Hood Street

HD47QT

Hangingstone Road

HD12PZ

King Street

HD11BA

John William Street

HD11EH

John William Street

HD12PU

Cross Church Street

HD13FL

Manchester Road

HD13LG

Newsome

HD13QH

Albert Street

HD14BU

Old South Street

HD15PP

Fitzwilliam Street

HD19DL

Northumberland Street

HD46EU

Woodhead Road

HD47QQ

Deadmanstone

HD47RH

Caldercliffe Road

HD47RR

Damfield Mews

HD59AX

Maple Street

HD11QL

Kirkgate

HD12JD

Half Moon Street

HD12TA

Peel Street

HD13BD

Newsome

HD13HW

Bankfield Terrace

HD19LB

Northumberland Street

HD19UJ

Newsome

HD46AS

Whitehead Lane

HD46DS

Lawton Street

HD46DW

Cross Lane

HD46HG

Fair Lea Cottage

HD46PD

Bent Street

HD46QD

Ashenhurst Close

HD47QU

Hangingstone Road

HD47RA

School Lane

HD12LT

Albion Street

HD12NA

Northumberland Street

HD13BX

Newsome

HD13LE

Manchester Road

HD19BF

Northumberland Street

HD19JE

Newsome

HD19UR

Newsome

HD19ZU

Newsome

HD46QP

Worcester Grove

HD46RJ

High Lane

HD58HR

Broadgate

HD59BB

Smithy Lane

HD12AF

New Street

HD12NU

Prospect Street

HD12WZ

Northumberland Street

HD14BP

Spring Grove Street

HD19FX

Newsome

HD46AU

Wood Terrace

HD46DB

Orchard Terrace

HD46JY

Close Hill Lane

HD46RL

High Lane

HD46RQ

New Laithe Hill

HD11DL

St Peter's Street

HD12RD

Queensgate

HD13BN

Firth Street

HD14BA

Spring Street

HD14EX

Lynton Avenue

HD15NB

Spring Bank

HD46DZ

Croftlands

HD46JA

Fair Lea Road

HD46NW

Manor Street

HD46RA

Daisy Royd

HD46HQ

Fair Lea Road

HD11AG

Newsome

HD11BS

Newsome

HD11ND

Station Street

HD12PY

Cross Church Street

HD13HJ

Manchester Road

HD13NA

Rashcliffe Hill Road

HD13RR

Queens Mill Business Centre

HD19GU

Newsome

HD19WE

Newsome

HD46PH

Longley

HD46RP

Hall Bower Lane

HD47QS

Hangingstone Road

HD11DG

Wood Street

HD11JF

St Georges Square

HD12DT

Chancery Lane

HD12HN

Upperhead Row

HD12PJ

New Street

HD12UD

New Street

HD12XZ

Northumberland Street

HD13DW

Kings Mill Lane

HD13PZ

Albert Street

HD46BJ

Wood End

HD46DD

Stile Common Road

HD46JF

Ruth Street

HD46LX

Dawson Road

HD46NR

Manor Rise

HD47LR

Birch Road

HD58HY

Somerset Road

HD11JS

Railway Street

HD13AY

Colne Road

Data Sources

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