Postcode HD5 8HY 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aspley, Longley & University is £31,900 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ravensknowle Park.
Aspley, Longley & University has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Aspley, Longley & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Aspley, Longley & University is £31,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD5 8HY.
Aspley, Longley & University near HD5 8HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravensknowle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravensknowle Park |
| 0.2 mi | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newsome
In the HD5 8HY postcode area, located within Aspley, Longley & University, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Shop | 16 Ravensknowle Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8BN | Walking directions to The Shop |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 15 Broad Lane, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9BU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 15 Broad Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 9BU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD1 3PD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 339 Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.