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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

HD12NE

Market Street

HD13DG

Commercial Street

HD13FW

Newsome

HD13QU

Lockwood Road

HD15DL

Fitzwilliam Street

HD16AX

Oldgate

HD19ZW

Newsome

HD46BZ

Palm Street

HD46NB

Newsome Road

HD47PQ

Wood End Road

HD58HU

Broadgate Crescent

HD58JE

Dog Kennel Bank

HD12AT

New Street

HD15BB

Fitzwilliam Street

HD15PL

Portland Street

HD19UA

Newsome

HD19WP

Newsome

HD22YA

Northumberland Street

HD46QG

Wood Lane

HD47JR

Bankfoot Lane

HD47NT

Back Armitage Road

HD12BW

New Street

HD12HF

Threadneedle Street

HD13AN

Kings Mill Lane

HD15JY

New North Road

HD19GA

Newsome

HD46BP

Lockwood Scar

HD46HR

Taylor Hill Road

HD46LL

Edale Avenue

HD46LZ

Dawson Road

HD47LT

School Lane

HD47LX

Wain Court

HD58HW

Broadgate

HD12JR

High Street

HD13BY

Newsome

HD15LN

New North Road

HD46JZ

Blagden Lane

HD46QX

Ingleton Road

HD58HP

Broadgate

HD11DA

Newsome

HD12JJ

Half Moon Street

HD12QT

King Street

HD12QY

King Street

HD12SN

Ramsden Street

HD13DR

St Pauls Street

HD13QE

Bath Street

HD14BB

Water Street

HD19RX

Northumberland Street

HD46BW

Lockwood Scar

HD46DQ

Heppenstall Street

HD46DR

Ridge Street

HD46LD

Barcroft Road

HD46PN

Fanny Moor Lane

HD58JZ

Lowerhouses Lane

HD11LA

Railway Street

HD13PD

Smithy Lane

HD14AJ

Back Spring Street

HD15AA

John William Street

HD19WG

Newsome

HD46QL

Russett Grove

HD46RR

Hall Bower

HD46TX

Stirley Hill

HD47RD

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD58JS

Dog Kennel Bank

HD11JP

Railway Street

HD12BN

Albert Yard

HD12BQ

New Street

HD12QE

King Street

HD12TH

Ramsden Street

HD14AL

Back Greenhead Road

HD14BD

Cecil Street

HD46DE

Stile Common Road

HD58LQ

Oakenbank Crescent

HD59AR

Mulberry Street

HD59XQ

Northumberland Street

HD12JY

Market Street

HD12QR

Wormalds Yard

HD13AL

Sand Street

HD13BT

Carforth Street

HD15PH

Fitzwilliam Street

HD19DF

Northumberland Street

HD21FF

Ashgrove Road

HD46JH

Newsome Road South

HD46JP

St Johns Avenue

HD46LA

Falcon Street

HD46LN

Edale Avenue

HD46NJ

Whitegate Road

HD47PY

Caldercliffe Road

HD12AG

Newsome

HD12QB

King Street

HD13PR

Albert Street

HD13RF

Lockwood Road

HD15BE

Fitzwilliam Street

HD19UB

Newsome

HD46DT

Ridge Close

HD46NU

Manor Street

HD46TR

Lower Park

HD47PW

Victoria Close

HD11DH

St Peters Street

HD11QQ

Kirkgate

Data Sources

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