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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

HD11BU

Byram Street

HD13LZ

Rashcliffe Hill Road

HD13RR

Queens Mill Business Centre

HD46JT

Close Hill Lane

HD12JN

Upperhead Row

HD15BY

Claremont Street

HD46RW

Hall Bower Lane

HD12TR

New Street

HD12ER

King Street

HD58LJ

Martin Bank Wood

HD46LW

Edale Avenue

HD58JT

Hall Cross Road

HD47LT

School Lane

HD47ND

Carriage Drive

HD46PD

Bent Street

HD14BD

Cecil Street

HD47RD

Bankfield Park Avenue

HD19NL

Northumberland Street

HD12JD

Half Moon Street

HD15AY

St Johns Road

HD12QF

Albert Yard

HD12SZ

Ramsden Street

HD12NU

Prospect Street

HD47RJ

Holmcliffe Avenue

HD46NQ

Newsome Road

HD46NE

Stile Common Road

HD47PJ

Holmeside Close

HD19WB

Newsome

HD11PA

Northumberland Street

HD47QW

Hood Street

HD15PP

Fitzwilliam Street

HD12NX

Prospect Street

HD46JQ

Taylors Buildings

HD12EG

Cloth Hall Street

HD47RQ

Vickerman Crescent

HD46BQ

Jacobs Row

HD12EF

Cloth Hall Street

HD59AR

Mulberry Street

HD15NB

Spring Bank

HD13EU

Chapel Street

HD46AY

Spa Wood Top

HD11DA

Newsome

HD19FN

Northumberland Street

HD12QD

King Street

HD16HQ

Oldgate

HD12QE

King Street

HD13PZ

Albert Street

HD15AT

St Johns Road

HD46LU

Headfield Road

HD13QL

Albert Street

HD12XZ

Northumberland Street

HD13BN

Firth Street

HD46RN

Hall Bower Lane

HD14EN

Greenhead Road

HD46NH

Newsome Road

HD58JB

Dog Kennel Bank

HD12BQ

New Street

HD11BA

John William Street

HD19JT

Newsome

HD19EA

Northumberland Street

HD11NN

Chancery Lane

HD58JR

Lowerhouses Lane

HD13PD

Smithy Lane

HD11ND

Station Street

HD46BZ

Palm Street

HD58JN

Longley Road

HD13AJ

Wakefield Road

HD46NS

Manor Street

HD12LE

High Street

HD47PH

Woodhead Road

HD12PY

Cross Church Street

HD47QA

Caldercliffe Road

HD19UR

Newsome

HD59AP

Smithy Lane

HD12YU

Northumberland Street

HD13DA

Firth Street

HD47QU

Hangingstone Road

HD46HP

Stoney Lane

HD46QD

Ashenhurst Close

HD12DN

Westgate

HD47PT

Newsome Road South

HD46TX

Stirley Hill

HD46JY

Close Hill Lane

HD11PB

Westgate

HD46DJ

Cross Lane

HD13QW

Lockwood Road

HD46AZ

Spa Wood Top

HD47RR

Damfield Mews

HD47LZ

Dodds Royd

HD46YL

Chestnut Close

HD46DT

Ridge Close

HD46LZ

Dawson Road

HD46AF

Whitehead Lane

HD12PU

Cross Church Street

HD46ED

Littlewood Croft

HD11QA

Lord Street

HD16AX

Oldgate

HD46QF

Squirrel Ditch

HD19UL

Newsome

HD46DG

Malvern Rise

Data Sources

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