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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 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)

Price distribution by property type for Newsome in the 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.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£312,000£2,373
Flats20£97,000£1,687
Semi-Detached42£210,500£2,268
Terraced63£138,000£1,961

10 years median price trend in Newsome

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

All postcodes in Newsome

HD46HN

Taylor Hill Road

HD19WQ

Newsome

HD11DY

Byram Street

HD12JF

Fox Street

HD12PJ

New Street

HD46AB

Riley Street

HD12UL

Albion Street

HD46EW

Woodhead Road

HD46QN

Athene Drive

HD15DA

Elmwood Avenue

HD46PL

Fanny Moor Crescent

HD58HP

Broadgate

HD59AX

Maple Street

HD46NT

Bent Street

HD13BX

Newsome

HD12NG

Albion Street

HD58JD

Dog Kennel Bank

HD12EP

Brooks Yard

HD19ZW

Newsome

HD13AP

Cornrace View

HD13QB

Fair Street

HD47NR

Newsome

HD15JY

New North Road

HD46PN

Fanny Moor Lane

HD46LT

Ing Lane

HD46DA

Malvern Road

HD14BZ

Queen Elizabeth Gardens

HD11RA

St Peters Street

HD12LT

Albion Street

HD46PW

New Laithe Road

HD46BD

Lockwood Scar

HD13QY

St Stephens Road

HD15DL

Fitzwilliam Street

HD12BD

Newsome

HD46HG

Fair Lea Cottage

HD46AU

Wood Terrace

HD19UU

Newsome

HD46DY

Lockwood Scar

HD46BP

Lockwood Scar

HD19UJ

Newsome

HD13EG

Newsome

HD19FX

Newsome

HD11RF

Northumberland Street

HD46QU

Jackroyd Lane

HD12PQ

High Street

HD19WL

Newsome

HD46RQ

New Laithe Hill

HD46DE

Stile Common Road

HD46HW

Back Stoney Lane

HD13LF

Newsome

HD46PE

Newsome

HD46RJ

High Lane

HD13AG

Coule Royd

HD13AZ

Queen Street South

HD12SX

Ramsden Street

HD46JP

St Johns Avenue

HD58JU

Longley Road

HD13QA

Summer Street

HD19FJ

Northumberland Street

HD11DT

Leeds Road

HD59BD

Smithy Lane

HD13DG

Commercial Street

HD12AL

Market Place

HD15DR

Belmont Close

HD58JP

Lowerhouses Lane

HD11BT

Wood Street

HD11JS

Railway Street

HD14BP

Spring Grove Street

HD13DY

Milford Street

HD46JN

Castle Avenue

HD12SP

Queen Street

HD11BS

Newsome

HD13DU

Chapel Hill

HD14BB

Water Street

HD12BP

Union Bank Yard

HD47NP

Newsome

HD11EG

Wood Street

HD47QH

Chapel Close

HD22YA

Northumberland Street

HD19BS

Northumberland Street

HD47LX

Wain Court

HD13LP

Barge Street

HD19UB

Newsome

HD46NY

Newsome Road

HD12HE

Dundas Street

HD14BU

Old South Street

HD15NA

Waverley Road

HD19AP

Newsome

HD13AL

Sand Street

HD15PL

Portland Street

HD13PJ

Albert Street

HD47NH

Woodhead Road

HD11QY

Tomlinson's Yard

HD47PW

Victoria Close

HD12AT

New Street

HD47PX

Calder Drive

HD14BN

Merton Street

HD46JD

White Hart Drive

HD12QA

Market Walk

HD11QX

Southgate

Data Sources

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