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England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Newsome

About

Newsome is a ward in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, located south of Huddersfield town center. The area includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities. It is bordered by Almondbury, Lockwood, and Berry Brow, with the A616 passing through the ward. Newsome has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to larger properties, catering to different demographics.

The ward features several parks, including Newsome Recreation Ground and Greenhead Park, providing outdoor spaces for recreation. Local schools, such as Newsome Academy, serve the community, while small businesses and shops line parts of Newsome Road. Public transport links connect the area to Huddersfield and surrounding districts. Newsome also has a strong community presence, with groups and events organized by residents. The ward maintains a balance between urban convenience and suburban quietness.

Area overview

On average Newsome has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newsome is £31,389 per year. There are 12 schools in Newsome: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
245
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newsome Population
18,669
Population density
2,229 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £146,500 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £495,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£320,000
Flats14£126,500
Semi-Detached37£170,000
Terraced61£127,500

10 years price trend in Newsome

All postcodes in Newsome

HD13AG

Coule Royd

HD13PJ

Albert Street

HD19NB

Northumberland Street

HD46AN

Greenwood Street

HD46ET

Emmanuel Terrace

HD46QA

Ashenhurst Rise

HD47NU

Back Armitage Road

HD47PU

Caldercliffe Road

HD59AY

Poplar Street

HD11BG

John William Street

HD11NU

Railway Street

HD11QH

Kirkgate

HD12EH

Brooks Yard

HD12QA

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown

HD13EE

Chapel Hill

HD13QF

Albert Street

HD14DN

Park Avenue

HD14EJ

Back Greenhead Road

HD15DR

Belmont Close

HD16BU

Northumberland Street

HD19GR

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown

HD19GX

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown

HD19QH

Northumberland Street

HD19SS

Northumberland Street

HD46BN

Orchard Street

HD46ND

Lower Whitegate Road

HD46PE

Aspley, Longley & University

HD47NE

Low Road

HD47NQ

Woodhead Road

HD47PD

Bankfield Terrace

HD47QJ

Newsome Road South

HD13QL

Albert Street

HD11AA

Northumberland Street

HD11AB

Temple Close

HD11NP

Westgate

HD11RF

Northumberland Street

HD12EF

Cloth Hall Street

HD12RA

Queensgate

HD13AP

Cornrace View

HD13BE

Aspley, Longley & University

HD13BR

Day Street

HD13QD

Albert Street

HD14AD

George Street

HD14BG

Bow Street

HD14BL

Water Street

HD15PB

Portland Street

HD19WL

Aspley, Longley & University

HD46JR

Church Lane

HD46JE

Church Lane

HD46LW

Edale Avenue

HD46TP

Park Lane

HD47RL

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD58JA

Smithy Lane

HD59AP

Smithy Lane

HD59BR

Poplar Street

HD13QA

Summer Street

HD11DU

Byram Street

HD11ER

John William Street

HD11RW

Viaduct Street

HD11XN

Northumberland Street

HD12AS

New Street

HD12AZ

New Street

HD12JN

Upperhead Row

HD13BB

Aspley, Longley & University

HD13DF

Crowther Street

HD13FN

Aspley, Longley & University

HD13HY

Longroyd Lane

HD13HZ

Bankfield Road

HD13RA

Albany Street

HD14AN

Back Spring Street

HD14ER

Greenhead Road

HD14EW

Greenhead Road

HD19FU

Northumberland Street

HD19UD

Aspley, Longley & University

HD19UH

Aspley, Longley & University

HD19WD

Aspley, Longley & University

HD46BQ

Jacob's Row

HD46DL

Cross Lane

HD46EJ

Water Street

HD46ES

Solid

HD46HP

Chapel Street

HD46JJ

Newsome Road South

HD47RG

Priestley Grove

HD46JL

Castle Avenue

HD46RE

Jackroyd Lane

HD47LP

Birch Road

HD47NF

Low Road

HD59BD

Smithy Lane

HD58JR

Lowerhouses Lane

HD58LJ

Kilburn Close

HD19ZW

Aspley, Longley & University

HD11DR

Byram Street

HD11DY

Brook Street

HD11EX

St George's Square

HD11QT

Beast Market

HD12NE

Market Street

HD13DG

Commercial Street

HD13FW

Aspley, Longley & University

HD13QU

Albert Street

HD15DL

Fitzwilliam Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.