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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

HD13EE

Chapel Hill

HD14EJ

Back Greenhead Road

HD19SS

Northumberland Street

HD47NE

Low Road

HD46BN

Orchard Street

HD46PE

Newsome

HD11BG

John William Street

HD13QF

Albert Street

HD11NU

Railway Street

HD16BU

Northumberland Street

HD15DR

Belmont Close

HD11AA

Northumberland Street

HD11NP

Westgate

HD12RA

Zetland Street

HD13BE

Firth Street

HD13BR

Day Street

HD14BG

Springwood Avenue

HD14BL

Water Street

HD15PB

Portland Street

HD46JE

Church Lane

HD46JR

Towngate

HD46LW

Edale Avenue

HD46TP

Park Lane

HD47RL

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD58JA

Somerset Road

HD59AP

Smithy Lane

HD59BR

Smithy Lane

HD12EF

Cloth Hall Street

HD13QL

Albert Street

HD13QD

Albert Street

HD11RF

Northumberland Street

HD13AP

Cornrace View

HD14AD

George Street

HD19WL

Newsome

HD11AB

Temple Close

HD12AZ

New Street

HD13BB

Firth Street

HD13HY

Woodthorpe Terrace

HD13HZ

Fenton Square

HD13RA

Bland Street

HD14ER

Greenhead Road

HD14EW

Greenhead Road

HD46BQ

Jacobs Row

HD46DL

Cross Lane

HD46ES

Woodhead Road

HD46HP

Stoney Lane

HD46JJ

Newsome Road South

HD46JL

Newsome Road South

HD46RE

Jackroyd Lane

HD47LP

Birch Road

HD47RG

Priestley Grove

HD58JR

Lowerhouses Lane

HD58LJ

Martin Bank Wood

HD12JN

Upperhead Row

HD59BD

Smithy Lane

HD11DU

Byram Street

HD19FU

Northumberland Street

HD14AN

Back Spring Street

HD13FN

Newsome

HD46EJ

Water Street

HD11RW

Viaduct Street

HD19UD

Newsome

HD11ER

John William Street

HD19UH

Newsome

HD47NF

Low Road

HD19WD

Newsome

HD13QA

Summer Street

HD12AS

New Street

HD13DF

Crowther Street

HD11DR

Byram Street

HD11DY

Byram Street

HD13QU

Lockwood Road

HD46BZ

Palm Street

HD46NB

Newsome Road

HD46PJ

Fanny Moor Lane

HD47PQ

Wood End Road

HD47RQ

Vickerman Crescent

HD58HU

Broadgate Crescent

HD11EX

St George's Square

HD47NN

Stockwell Vale

HD13DG

Commercial Street

HD58JE

Dog Kennel Bank

HD13FW

Newsome

HD16AX

Oldgate

HD12NE

Market Street

HD15DL

Fitzwilliam Street

HD11QT

Beast Market

HD19ZW

Newsome

HD12BW

New Street

HD13AN

Kings Mill Lane

HD15BB

Fitzwilliam Street

HD15PL

Portland Street

HD46BP

Lockwood Scar

HD46HR

Taylor Hill Road

HD46LL

Edale Avenue

HD46LZ

Dawson Road

HD46QG

Wood Lane

HD47JR

Bankfoot Lane

HD47LT

School Lane

HD47LX

Wain Court

Data Sources

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