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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

HD58JW

Lowerhouses Lane

HD12RT

Pack Horse Walk

HD46ET

Woodhead Road

HD11QS

Byram Street

HD12AN

Market Place

HD12DU

Northumberland Street

HD13AG

Coule Royd

HD13PJ

Albert Street

HD19NB

Northumberland Street

HD46AN

Greenwood Street

HD46QA

Ashenhurst Rise

HD47NU

Club Houses

HD47PU

Caldercliffe Road

HD59AY

Poplar Street

HD13EE

Chapel Hill

HD11QH

Kirkgate

HD12EH

Brooks Yard

HD12QA

Market Walk

HD14EJ

Back Greenhead Road

HD19QH

Northumberland Street

HD19SS

Northumberland Street

HD46BN

Orchard Street

HD46ND

Newsome Road

HD47NE

Low Road

HD47PD

Armitage Road

HD47QJ

Plantation Drive

HD11BG

John William Street

HD11NU

Railway Street

HD13QF

Albert Street

HD14DN

Trinity Street

HD15DR

Belmont Close

HD16BU

Northumberland Street

HD46PE

Newsome

HD47NQ

Wood End

HD11RF

Northumberland Street

HD12EF

Cloth Hall Street

HD12RA

Zetland Street

HD13BE

Firth Street

HD13BR

Day Street

HD13QD

Albert Street

HD13QL

Albert Street

HD14BG

Springwood Avenue

HD14BL

Water Street

HD15PB

Portland Street

HD46LW

Edale Avenue

HD47RL

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD58JA

Somerset Road

HD59BR

Smithy Lane

HD11AA

Northumberland Street

HD11AB

Temple Close

HD11NP

Westgate

HD13AP

Cornrace View

HD14AD

George Street

HD19WL

Newsome

HD46JE

Church Lane

HD46JR

Towngate

HD46TP

Park Lane

HD59AP

Smithy Lane

HD11DU

Byram Street

HD12JN

Upperhead Row

HD13FN

Newsome

HD13HZ

Fenton Square

HD13RA

Bland Street

HD14AN

Back Spring Street

HD14ER

Greenhead Road

HD19FU

Northumberland Street

HD46BQ

Jacobs Row

HD11ER

John William Street

HD11RW

Viaduct Street

HD12AS

New Street

HD12AZ

New Street

HD13BB

Firth Street

HD13DF

Crowther Street

HD13HY

Woodthorpe Terrace

HD13QA

Summer Street

HD14EW

Greenhead Road

HD19UD

Newsome

HD19UH

Newsome

HD19WD

Newsome

HD46EJ

Water Street

HD46ES

Woodhead Road

HD46HP

Stoney Lane

HD46JJ

Newsome Road South

HD47LP

Birch Road

HD47NF

Low Road

HD58JR

Lowerhouses Lane

HD58LJ

Martin Bank Wood

HD46DL

Cross Lane

HD46JL

Newsome Road South

HD46RE

Jackroyd Lane

HD47RG

Priestley Grove

HD59BD

Smithy Lane

HD19UX

Newsome

HD11DR

Byram Street

HD11DY

Byram Street

HD11EX

St George's Square

HD46PJ

Fanny Moor Lane

HD47NN

Stockwell Vale

HD47RQ

Vickerman Crescent

HD11QT

Beast Market

Data Sources

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