Postcode HD5 8LG 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 145.1 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 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 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Aspley, Longley & University is £31,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD5 8LG.
Aspley, Longley & University near HD5 8LG 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 18 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £129,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newsome
In the HD5 8LG postcode area, located within Aspley, Longley & University, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.