Postcode HD5 8JR 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 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Somerset 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 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD5 8JR.
Aspley, Longley & University near HD5 8JR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £158,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newsome
In the HD5 8JR postcode area, located within Aspley, Longley & University, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD1 3PD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | The Shop | 16 Ravensknowle Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8BN | Walking directions to The Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.