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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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£312,000£2,373
Flats20£97,000£1,687
Semi-Detached42£210,500£2,268
Terraced63£138,000£1,961

10 years median price trend in Newsome

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.

All postcodes in Newsome

HD14BS

Newsome

HD19DL

Northumberland Street

HD59AU

Somerset Road

HD58JX

Lowerhouses Lane

HD47QB

Newsome Road South

HD15BB

Fitzwilliam Street

HD11QT

Beast Market

HD19GD

Newsome

HD47RG

Priestley Grove

HD19NB

Northumberland Street

HD13LE

Manchester Road

HD46EQ

Waterside

HD47PD

Armitage Road

HD12HN

Upperhead Row

HD13PL

Lockwood Road

HD14DL

Trinity Street

HD21FF

Ashgrove Road

HD14BQ

Park Avenue

HD19GA

Newsome

HD58HT

Broadgate Crescent

HD46TE

Ashes Lane

HD13HR

Bankfield Road

HD46JF

Ruth Street

HD47PA

Dean Brook Road

HD12NQ

High Street

HD12PZ

King Street

HD13LD

Manchester Road

HD58JW

Lowerhouses Lane

HD13EE

Chapel Hill

HD15JU

New North Parade

HD14DA

Trinity Street

HD47QJ

Plantation Drive

HD11RL

Northumberland Street

HD12DR

Chancery Lane

HD13RE

Albert Street

HD47NJ

Parkgate

HD59XQ

Northumberland Street

HD12EH

Brooks Yard

HD16AH

Oldgate

HD15PB

Portland Street

HD12UD

New Street

HD12RY

Queensgate

HD15PH

Fitzwilliam Street

HD47JR

Bankfoot Lane

HD12NE

Market Street

HD46QQ

Tunnacliffe Road

HD13BD

Newsome

HD58HZ

Somerset Road

HD11EH

John William Street

HD12EX

Dundas Street

HD13QU

Lockwood Road

HD46HQ

Fair Lea Road

HD47PG

Armitage Road

HD12TW

New Street

HD58XU

Kaye Lane

HD46BG

Spa Wood Top

HD11EX

St George's Square

HD13HJ

Manchester Road

HD46LF

Blue Bell Hill

HD46LA

Falcon Street

HD19UD

Newsome

HD15UY

Northumberland Street

HD13QE

Bath Street

HD46LN

Edale Avenue

HD13AU

Kings Mill Lane

HD59BR

Smithy Lane

HD12JL

Upperhead Row

HD47QL

Windmill Terrace

HD46RZ

Vicarage Gardens

HD13PY

Albert Street

HD46LD

Barcroft Road

HD11NX

Westgate

HD46HF

Taylor Hill Road

HD13BA

Firth Street

HD47RE

Pond Close

HD15BE

Fitzwilliam Street

HD46DD

Stile Common Road

HD47QQ

Deadmanstone

HD12DT

Chancery Lane

HD46HA

Fair Lea Road

HD13BQ

Sand Street

HD46EU

Woodhead Road

HD12JR

High Street

HD46AN

Greenwood Street

HD12PT

Cross Church Street

HD46NB

Newsome Road

HD46PR

Longley Lane

HD13BS

Colne Street

HD46HL

Chapel Street

HD12RD

Queensgate

HD14AW

Upper George Street

HD58JY

Hey Lane

HD47NG

Parkgate

HD13FX

Newsome

HD58HY

Somerset Road

HD46YJ

Edale Avenue

HD15PX

Wentworth Street

HD46JW

Newsome Avenue

HD13ER

Colne Road

HD11DD

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.