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.
On average Newsome has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newsome is £31,374 per year. There are 12 schools in Newsome: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £130,000 |
10 years price trend in Newsome
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Oldgate
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Palm Street
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Newsome Road
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Fanny Moor Crescent
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Stockwell Vale
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Netherton & South Crosland
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Caldercliffe Road
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Broadgate Crescent
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Dog Kennel Bank
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New Street
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New Street
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Threadneedle Street
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Kings Mill Lane
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Northumberland Street
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Castlegate Loop
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New North Road
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Portland Street
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Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Northumberland Street
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Enoch Lane
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Taylor Hill Road
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Edale Avenue
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Dawson Road
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Roger Lane
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Back Armitage Road
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Chapel Close
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Birch Road
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Broadgate
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King Street
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Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown
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Paddock & Greenhead
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High Street
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King Street
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Ramsden Street
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Northumberland Street
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Lockwood Scar
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Heppenstall Street
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Ridge Street
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Fanny Moor Lane
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Broadgate
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Lowerhouses Lane
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Albert Yard
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Railway Street
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Railway Street
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New Street
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King Street
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Corporation Street
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Smithy Lane
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Back Greenhead Road
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Cecil Street
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John William Street
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Stile Common Road
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Russett Grove
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Hall Bower Lane
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Hey Lane
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Bankfield Park Avenue
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Dog Kennel Bank
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Hall Cross Road
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Mulberry Street
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Northumberland Street
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Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown
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Market Street
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King Street
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Wormald's Yard
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Sand Street
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Carforth Street
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Albert Street
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Garden Street
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Northumberland Street
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Fitzwilliam Street
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Fitzwilliam Street
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Northumberland Street
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Aspley, Longley & University
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Ashgrove Road
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Ridge Close
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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Falcon Street
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Berry View
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Lower Whitegate Road
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Manor Street
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Park Lane
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Bridge Street
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Caldercliffe Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.