Postcode HD5 9BB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ravensknowle Park.
Aspley, Longley & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,843 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Aspley, Longley & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Aspley, Longley & University is £41,939 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from HD5 9BB.
Aspley, Longley & University near HD5 9BB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Huddersfield | N/A | Walking directions to Huddersfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravensknowle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravensknowle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £299,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £200,550 | £212 |
| Terraced | 68 | £143,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 18 | £97,000 | £164 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD5 9BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 11, Tolsons Yard, Huddersfield, HD5 8HG | Detached | Leasehold | £91,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 72, Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, HD5 8HF | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 12, Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, HD5 8HF | Terraced | Leasehold | £103,600 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 72, Somerset Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8HZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £254,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 62, Somerset Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the HD5 9BB postcode area, located within Aspley, Longley & University, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD5 9BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD1 3PD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 15 Broad Lane, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9BU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | The Shop | 16 Ravensknowle Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8BN | Walking directions to The Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Dave's Mini Market | 31 Broad Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 9BY | Walking directions to Dave's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 339 Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HD5 9BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Varah Cooper
Newsome - Elected 2 May 2024
Harpreet Uppal
Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HD5 9BB records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around HD5 9BB in Newsome is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to HD5 9BB, including Moldgreen Community Primary School (Good), Woodley School and College (Good) and Lowerhouses CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HD5 9BB is Huddersfield, about 1,495 m away.
HD5 9BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD5 9BB is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Varah Cooper (Green Party).