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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

HD11XJ

Northumberland Street

HD12BA

Newsome

HD13DU

Chapel Hill

HD13JA

Manchester Road

HD46AE

Whitehead Lane

HD46DF

Plane Street

HD46EB

Primrose Grove

HD46HA

Fair Lea Road

HD46RD

Jackroyd Lane

HD46RH

High Lane

HD47NA

Sunny Brow

HD11ES

Lion Chambers

HD11RA

St Peters Street

HD12BT

New Street

HD14BZ

Queen Elizabeth Gardens

HD19WQ

Newsome

HD46AP

Perseverance Street

HD46NQ

Newsome Road

HD58LA

Lowerhouses Lane

HD12RR

Queensgate

HD12YZ

Albion Street

HD13QB

Fair Street

HD13RD

Garden Street

HD46AT

Queens Mill Road

HD46LE

Close Hill Lane

HD58JP

Lowerhouses Lane

HD12BU

New Street

HD13LT

Chapel Hill

HD15DA

Elmwood Avenue

HD46BB

Scar Grove

HD46LB

Barcroft Road

HD46NL

Moss Street

HD47PT

Newsome Road South

HD47PX

Calder Drive

HD47RF

Mansion Gardens

HD58HT

Broadgate Crescent

HD58JN

Longley Road

HD13BZ

Firth Street

HD15LS

New North Road

HD16AH

Oldgate

HD19FN

Northumberland Street

HD46BA

Lockwood Scar

HD46EA

Lockwood Scar

HD46YL

Chestnut Close

HD47NP

Newsome

HD47PZ

Caldercliffe Road

HD11QA

Lord Street

HD12BB

Newsome

HD12ET

Cherry Tree Centre

HD15JU

New North Parade

HD15LG

Fitzwilliam Street

HD47NR

Newsome

HD47NX

Lake View

HD47QR

Robin Hood Hill

HD58JY

Hey Lane

HD59AU

Somerset Road

HD13DN

Commercial Street

HD13LL

St Thomass Road

HD13QG

Albert Street

HD14BH

Springwood Avenue

HD14QW

Northumberland Street

HD19FJ

Northumberland Street

HD19US

Newsome

HD46AY

Spa Wood Top

HD12BD

Newsome

HD12EZ

Fox Street

HD12NQ

High Street

HD13HR

Bankfield Road

HD13LS

Cable Street

HD13QZ

Macham Street

HD14AA

Henry Street

HD15BU

Cambridge Road

HD15LP

Highfields Road

HD16HQ

Oldgate

HD19AP

Newsome

HD19UL

Newsome

HD19UQ

Newsome

HD19WN

Newsome

HD46NP

Elm Street

HD11JY

Railway Street

HD12NF

High Street

HD12NW

Albion Street

HD12SQ

Queen Street

HD13AQ

Wakefield Road

HD13BS

Colne Street

HD13BW

Crowther Street

HD14DL

Trinity Street

HD19GD

Newsome

HD46EQ

Waterside

HD46LP

Newsome Road

HD46TB

Ashes Lane

HD11LS

St George's Square

HD11RD

Brook Street

HD12NS

Outcote Bank

HD13TF

Victoria Road

HD14EN

Greenhead Road

HD46JB

Occupation Road

HD46LR

Newsome Road

HD46NE

Stile Common Road

HD12HL

Market Street

Data Sources

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