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HD4 7LR

Birch Road

Newsome

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Overview

Postcode HD4 7LR 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 Netherton & South Crosland area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Netherton & South Crosland is £46,649 per year. The nearest station is Berry Brow, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Netherton & South Crosland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Netherton & South Crosland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

Approximately 56.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Netherton & South Crosland is £46,649 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from HD4 7LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Netherton & South Crosland near HD4 7LR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD4 7LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Berry Brow

N/A

Walking directions to Berry Brow
0.9 mi

Lockwood

N/A

Walking directions to Lockwood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
5,752 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.94(+54%)
Public order
14.82(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.21(+65%)
Other theft
13.59(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.26(-35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
93.09%
Pakistani
3
1.38%
Caribbean
2
0.92%
Other Black
2
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.92%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
26.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
22.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.85%
Apprenticeship
21
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
51.68%
Owns outright
27
18.12%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.38%
Other social rented
7
4.7%
Total households: 149

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 7LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 7LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202646, Holmcliffe Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 7RNDetachedFreehold£320,000
18 Jul 202549, Holmcliffe Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 7RNDetachedFreehold£395,000
26 Jun 202689, Taylor Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD4 7LSOtherFreehold£150,000
18 Sept 202583, Taylor Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD4 7LSTerracedLeasehold£138,000
21 May 20262, Calder Drive, Huddersfield, HD4 7PXFlatsLeasehold£67,000

Schools

In the HD4 7LR postcode area, located within Netherton & South Crosland, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD4 7LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBerry Brow Infant and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryNewsome Junior AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryNewsome AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD4 7LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD4 7LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaingate Superstore3 Waingate, Huddersfield, HD4 7QFWalking directions to Waingate Superstore
0.5 miGo Local62A Close Hill Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6JYWalking directions to Go 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 7LR, 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)Netherton & South CroslandE02002320
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 050DE01011222
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD4 7LR

Is HD4 7LR (Netherton & South Crosland) safe?

The area around HD4 7LR records about 137 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near HD4 7LR?

The median sale price around HD4 7LR in Netherton & South Crosland is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD4 7LR?

There are 10 schools close to HD4 7LR, including Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy, Newsome Junior Academy and Newsome Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD4 7LR?

The closest station to HD4 7LR is Berry Brow, about 197 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD4 7LR?

HD4 7LR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,071 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD4 7LR (Netherton & South Crosland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD4 7LR is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Varah Cooper (Green Party).