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HD1 3LG

Newsome

Kirklees

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Overview

Postcode HD1 3LG is located in a major urban area, within the Newsome ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Aspley, Longley & University area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 300.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year. The nearest station is Lockwood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
301
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Aspley, Longley & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Aspley, Longley & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 300.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from HD1 3LG.

Flood risk

Medium

Aspley, Longley & University near HD1 3LG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lockwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD1 3LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Lockwood

N/A

Walking directions to Lockwood
0.7 mi

Huddersfield

N/A

Walking directions to Huddersfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
1,890.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.47(+141%)
Public order
54.66(+519%)
Drugs
53.23(+1383%)
Shoplifting
29.65(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.3(+241%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
172
52.6%
British
63
19.27%
Arab
19
5.81%
Bangladeshi
12
3.67%
Caribbean
9
2.75%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
32.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.11%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
30
28.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
22.12%
Owns outright
22
21.15%
Owns with a mortgage
13
12.5%
Social rents from council
11
10.58%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Newsome

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £228K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£299,000£235
Semi-Detached38£200,550£212
Terraced68£143,500£176
Flats18£97,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newsome

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£97,000£136,000£91,000
2017£220,000£64,495£152,750£91,500
2018£203,500£115,000£151,500£96,000
2019£222,500£105,000£161,000£108,000
2020£220,000£106,500£167,500£100,000
2021£257,000£95,000£165,000£118,072
2022£280,000£80,000£186,500£125,000
2023£283,750£132,000£200,000£128,500
2024£276,125£116,250£180,000£127,500
2025£312,500£110,500£211,250£135,000
2026£276,000£99,000£200,550£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£164£160£135
2017£183£169£168£124
2018£190£149£164£122
2019£186£165£186£136
2020£201£155£170£138
2021£222£129£173£154
2022£236£141£215£160
2023£219£174£215£162
2024£233£148£215£162
2025£235£154£202£170
2026£204£160£211£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsome.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newsome in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD1 3LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD1 3LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202532, Bulay Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3NHTerracedLeasehold£180,000
10 Oct 2025The Bridge, 159 - 161, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LEOtherFreehold£198,000
07 Nov 20253, Thornton Lodge Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3JQTerracedFreehold£120,000
22 Oct 202598, St Thomass Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LLTerracedLeasehold£68,000
24 Sept 202588, St Thomass Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LLTerracedLeasehold£64,000

Schools

In the HD1 3LG postcode area, located within Aspley, Longley & University, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD1 3LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySpring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusKirklees CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMount Pleasant Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD1 3LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD1 3LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHuddersfield SupersaveWater Street, Kirklees, HD1 4BXWalking directions to Huddersfield Supersave
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBath Street, Kirklees, HD1 3QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miGohar Superstore13 Church Street, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4TRWalking directions to Gohar Superstore
0.4 miPunjab Stores48 Old South Street, Springwood, Huddersfield, HD1 4BUWalking directions to Punjab Stores
0.5 miSelect ConvenienceUpperhead Row, Huddersfield, HD1 2JNWalking directions to Select Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HD1 3LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Varah Cooper

Newsome - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Harpreet Uppal

Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuddersfieldE14001297
WardNewsomeE05001410
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aspley, Longley & UniversityE02002312
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 042DE01011229
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD1 3LG

Is HD1 3LG (Aspley, Longley & University) safe?

The area around HD1 3LG records about 301 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near HD1 3LG?

The median sale price around HD1 3LG in Aspley, Longley & University is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD1 3LG?

There are 13 schools close to HD1 3LG, including Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Kirklees College (Good) and Mount Pleasant Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD1 3LG?

The closest station to HD1 3LG is Lockwood, about 771 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD1 3LG?

HD1 3LG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD1 3LG (Aspley, Longley & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD1 3LG is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Varah Cooper (Green Party).