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About

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.

Area overview

On average Newsome has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newsome is £31,389 per year. There are 12 schools in Newsome: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

245

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newsome Population

18,669

Population density

2,229 per km²

Demographics

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

Total population: 18,668

Housing

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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£315,000	£199,000	£271,125	£405,000	£441,000
Flats	17	£125,000	£64,000	£76,000	£130,000	£145,000
Semi-Detached	35	£170,000	£84,700	£136,500	£232,500	£331,800
Terraced	64	£132,500	£70,750	£114,250	£178,000	£249,250

10 years median price trend in Newsome

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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