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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
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
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

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 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
Semi-Detached30£187,500
Detached18£315,000
Flats19£101,000
Terraced62£136,500

10 years median price trend in Newsome

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.

All postcodes in Newsome

HD19EL

Northumberland Street

HD19UT

Newsome

HD11BT

Wood Street

HD13LZ

Rashcliffe Hill Road

HD19UP

Newsome

HD12BP

Union Bank Yard

HD12PT

Cross Church Street

HD13AZ

Queen Street South

HD13BA

Firth Street

HD13DA

Firth Street

HD13PL

Lockwood Road

HD15BQ

Bath Street

HD15BZ

Belmont Street

HD46HS

Emmanuel Terrace

HD46HW

Back Stoney Lane

HD46LQ

Berry View

HD46LU

Headfield Road

HD46NX

Newsome Road

HD46PT

Wood Lane

HD46RW

Hall Bower Lane

HD47NB

Church Terrace

HD47QB

Newsome Road South

HD47QF

Waingate

HD47QH

Chapel Close

HD58JD

Dog Kennel Bank

HD58LB

Longley

HD12EW

Market Street

HD13DH

Aspley Place

HD12DN

Westgate

HD12JT

Outcote Bank

HD12EA

Cloth Hall Street

HD13FX

Newsome

HD13AA

Kings Mill Lane

HD14BS

Newsome

HD12AX

New Street

HD12EP

Brooks Yard

HD13ES

Colne Road

HD15AB

Highfields

HD15JP

New North Parade

HD15PX

Wentworth Street

HD46AJ

Armitage Street

HD46LT

Ing Lane

HD46QQ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD47LY

Station Lane

HD47PE

Bankfield Terrace

HD47PG

Armitage Road

HD58HN

Somerset Road

HD12LR

High Street

HD12SZ

Ramsden Street

HD13LD

Manchester Road

HD13FZ

Chapel Street

HD11DD

Church Street

HD19EA

Northumberland Street

HD13DQ

Newsome

HD46ED

Littlewood Croft

HD12DX

Cloth Hall Street

HD11QF

Beast Market

HD12TR

New Street

HD13RB

Victoria Road

HD14BQ

Park Avenue

HD15AY

St Johns Road

HD15LZ

New North Road

HD46DP

Elizabeth Street

HD46EP

Woodhead Road

HD46HJ

Taylor Hill Road

HD46NH

Newsome Road

HD46PP

New Laithe Close

HD46RG

New Laithe Hill

HD47NZ

Royd Terrace

HD47PF

Wood End Road

HD47QA

Caldercliffe Road

HD47QD

Ladyhouse Lane

HD58JW

Lowerhouses Lane

HD58LF

Hall Cross Grove

HD12RX

Back Queen Street

HD11BL

John William Street

HD13YS

Northumberland Street

HD19SR

Newsome

HD12AN

Market Place

HD12RT

Pack Horse Walk

HD13PJ

Albert Street

HD46AN

Greenwood Street

HD46ET

Woodhead Road

HD46QA

Ashenhurst Rise

HD47NU

Club Houses

HD47PU

Caldercliffe Road

HD13AG

Coule Royd

HD12DU

Northumberland Street

HD19NB

Northumberland Street

HD11QS

Byram Street

HD59AY

Poplar Street

HD11QH

Kirkgate

HD12QA

Market Walk

HD14DN

Trinity Street

HD46ND

Newsome Road

HD47NQ

Wood End

HD47PD

Armitage Road

HD47QJ

Plantation Drive

HD12EH

Brooks Yard

HD19QH

Northumberland Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.