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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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 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
Semi-Detached30£187,500
Detached18£315,000
Flats19£101,000
Terraced62£136,500

10 years median price trend in Newsome

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

All postcodes in Newsome

HD47NT

Back Armitage Road

HD58HW

Broadgate

HD19GA

Newsome

HD15JY

New North Road

HD12HF

Threadneedle Street

HD12AT

New Street

HD19WP

Newsome

HD22YA

Northumberland Street

HD19UA

Newsome

HD12JA

Castlegate

HD12QT

King Street

HD12SN

Ramsden Street

HD14BB

Water Street

HD46BW

Lockwood Scar

HD46DQ

Heppenstall Street

HD46DR

Ridge Street

HD46JZ

Blagden Lane

HD46LD

Barcroft Road

HD46PN

Fanny Moor Lane

HD46QX

Ingleton Road

HD58HP

Broadgate

HD58JZ

Lowerhouses Lane

HD13BY

Newsome

HD13DR

St Pauls Street

HD12JJ

Half Moon Street

HD19RX

Northumberland Street

HD11DA

Newsome

HD13QE

Bath Street

HD12QY

King Street

HD12BQ

New Street

HD12QE

King Street

HD12TH

Ramsden Street

HD14BD

Cecil Street

HD46DE

Stile Common Road

HD46QL

Russett Grove

HD46RR

Hall Bower

HD46TX

Stirley Hill

HD47RD

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD58LQ

Oakenbank Crescent

HD59AR

Mulberry Street

HD15AA

John William Street

HD58JS

Dog Kennel Bank

HD11LA

Railway Street

HD13PD

Smithy Lane

HD14AJ

Back Spring Street

HD19UW

Newsome

HD19WG

Newsome

HD12BN

Albert Yard

HD59XQ

Northumberland Street

HD11JP

Railway Street

HD14AL

Back Greenhead Road

HD12QB

King Street

HD12QR

Wormalds Yard

HD13PR

Albert Street

HD13RF

Lockwood Road

HD15PH

Fitzwilliam Street

HD46DT

Ridge Close

HD46JH

Newsome Road South

HD46JP

St Johns Avenue

HD46LA

Falcon Street

HD46LN

Edale Avenue

HD46NJ

Whitegate Road

HD46TR

Lower Park

HD47PW

Victoria Close

HD47PY

Caldercliffe Road

HD13AL

Sand Street

HD12JY

Market Street

HD19DF

Northumberland Street

HD19WB

Newsome

HD13BT

Carforth Street

HD21FF

Ashgrove Road

HD12AG

Newsome

HD46NU

Manor Street

HD14XN

Northumberland Street

HD19UB

Newsome

HD15BE

Fitzwilliam Street

HD11DH

St Peters Street

HD11ES

Lion Chambers

HD11RA

St Peters Street

HD13JA

Manchester Road

HD14BZ

Queen Elizabeth Gardens

HD46AE

Whitehead Lane

HD46AP

Perseverance Street

HD46DF

Plane Street

HD46EB

Primrose Grove

HD46HA

Fair Lea Road

HD46NQ

Newsome Road

HD46PU

Wood Lane

HD46RD

Jackroyd Lane

HD46RH

High Lane

HD47NA

Sunny Brow

HD58LA

Lowerhouses Lane

HD19WQ

Newsome

HD12BT

New Street

HD11XJ

Northumberland Street

HD13DU

Chapel Hill

HD11QQ

Kirkgate

HD12BU

New Street

HD12RR

Queensgate

HD13QB

Fair Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.