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HD4 6JB

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Overview

Postcode HD4 6JB 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 Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow is £41,818 per year. The nearest station is Berry Brow, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,015 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow is £41,818 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD4 6JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow near HD4 6JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Berry Brow located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD4 6JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Berry Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Berry Brow
0.7 mi

Lockwood

N/A

Walking directions to Lockwood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,459.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.87(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.67(+129%)
Public order
16.39(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.8(-17%)
Other theft
9.84(+48%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
74.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
6.6%
Other
16
5.28%
Pakistani
9
2.97%
Caribbean
9
2.97%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.33%
No qualifications
53
22.08%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
35.29%
Owns with a mortgage
37
24.18%
Owns outright
27
17.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.69%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.58%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Newsome

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £193 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-Detached36£204,250£218
Terraced66£141,000£176
Flats17£99,000£169

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 6JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 6JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 202542, Towngate, Huddersfield, HD4 6JSTerracedLeasehold£148,500
27 Mar 202552, Towngate, Huddersfield, HD4 6JSOtherLeasehold£40,000
08 Jul 202523, St Johns Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 6JPTerracedFreehold£155,000
06 Mar 202687, Towngate, Huddersfield, HD4 6JRTerracedFreehold£170,000
10 Feb 2026146, Lockwood Scar, Huddersfield, HD4 6EAOtherFreehold£275

Schools

In the HD4 6JB postcode area, located within Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD4 6JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewsome Junior AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryNewsome AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCastle Hill SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD4 6JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD4 6JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNewsome Village Store11 Church Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6JEWalking directions to Newsome Village Store
0.1 miNewsome Village Store11 Church Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6JEWalking directions to Newsome Village Store
0.2 miGo Local62A Close Hill Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6JYWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miVirdee's Food, News and Wine227 Cross Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6DXWalking directions to Virdee's Food, News and Wine
0.4 miNisa LocalWoodhead Road, Kirklees, HD4 6EWWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 HD4 6JB, 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)Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry BrowE02002318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 048CE01011227
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about HD4 6JB

Is HD4 6JB (Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow) safe?

The area around HD4 6JB records about 154 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HD4 6JB?

The median sale price around HD4 6JB in Newsome is £155,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD4 6JB?

There are 9 schools close to HD4 6JB, including Newsome Junior Academy, Newsome Academy (Good) and Castle Hill School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD4 6JB?

The closest station to HD4 6JB is Berry Brow, about 977 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD4 6JB?

HD4 6JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,015 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD4 6JB (Primrose Hill, Newsome & Berry Brow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD4 6JB is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Varah Cooper (Green Party).

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