Postcode HD5 8JT 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.7 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 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Somerset Park.
Aspley, Longley & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Aspley, Longley & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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 8JT.
Aspley, Longley & University near HD5 8JT 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 | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £187,500 |
| Detached | 18 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £101,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £136,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newsome
In the HD5 8JT postcode area, located within Aspley, Longley & University, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 8JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD1 3PD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for HD5 8JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Varah Cooper
Newsome - Elected 2 May 2024
Harpreet Uppal
Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.