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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

HD13HU

Manchester Road

HD15NA

Waverley Road

HD14ET

Park Grove

HD19UF

Newsome

HD46AL

Primrose Street

HD46HB

Fairlea Avenue

HD46NF

Whitegate Road

HD47NG

Parkgate

HD47QX

Wain Park

HD47RJ

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD58XU

Kaye Lane

HD11NX

Westgate

HD12RS

Princess Alexandra Walk

HD15BY

Claremont Street

HD19EL

Northumberland Street

HD46DA

Malvern Road

HD46NN

Bell Street

HD46RZ

Vicarage Gardens

HD58HZ

Somerset Road

HD59AT

Somerset Road

HD11BT

Wood Street

HD13AJ

Wakefield Road

HD13LZ

Rashcliffe Hill Road

HD14BE

Springwood Street

HD19UP

Newsome

HD46AH

Primrose Hill Road

HD46PS

Longley Lane

HD46PW

New Laithe Road

HD12BP

Union Bank Yard

HD12DN

Westgate

HD12EW

Market Street

HD12PT

Cross Church Street

HD13AZ

Queen Street South

HD13BA

Firth Street

HD13DA

Firth Street

HD13DH

Aspley Place

HD15BZ

Belmont Street

HD46HS

Emmanuel Terrace

HD46LQ

Berry View

HD46LU

Headfield Road

HD46PT

Wood Lane

HD47QB

Newsome Road South

HD13AA

Kings Mill Lane

HD12EA

Cloth Hall Street

HD12JT

Outcote Bank

HD13FX

Newsome

HD13PL

Lockwood Road

HD14BS

Newsome

HD15BQ

Bath Street

HD46HW

Back Stoney Lane

HD46NX

Newsome Road

HD46RW

Hall Bower Lane

HD47NB

Church Terrace

HD47QF

Waingate

HD47QH

Chapel Close

HD11DD

Church Street

HD12LR

High Street

HD12SZ

Ramsden Street

HD13FZ

Chapel Street

HD13LD

Manchester Road

HD15AB

Highfields

HD15JP

New North Parade

HD47LY

Station Lane

HD47PE

Bankfield Terrace

HD58LB

Longley

HD11BL

John William Street

HD12RX

Back Queen Street

HD12TR

New Street

HD13RB

Victoria Road

HD14BQ

Park Avenue

HD46HJ

Taylor Hill Road

HD47QA

Caldercliffe Road

HD58LF

Hall Cross Grove

HD12AX

New Street

HD12DX

Cloth Hall Street

HD12EP

Brooks Yard

HD13DQ

Newsome

HD13ES

Colne Road

HD15PX

Wentworth Street

HD19EA

Northumberland Street

HD46AJ

Armitage Street

HD46ED

Littlewood Croft

HD46LT

Ing Lane

HD46QQ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD47PG

Armitage Road

HD58HN

Somerset Road

HD58JD

Dog Kennel Bank

HD11QF

Beast Market

HD13YS

Northumberland Street

HD15AY

St Johns Road

HD15LZ

New North Road

HD19SR

Newsome

HD46DP

Elizabeth Street

HD46EP

Woodhead Road

HD46NH

Newsome Road

HD46PP

New Laithe Close

HD46RG

New Laithe Hill

HD47NZ

Royd Terrace

HD47PF

Wood End Road

HD47QD

Ladyhouse Lane

Data Sources

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