Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices

This public area guide compares Newsome in Kirklees using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Newsome a good place to live?

Newsome may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Kirklees below.

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Newsome at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 25.98 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 8th percentile
House prices
Local result £104,357
National comparison
Lower prices 2nd percentile
Schools
Local result 39th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 95th percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access
  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Newsome

Crime rate

Crime rate

25.98 per 1,000 people

Percentile

8th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in Newsome

House prices

Average sold price

£104,357

Percentile

2nd percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Newsome

Schools

39th percentile nationally

Flood risk in Newsome

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Newsome

Transport

95th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Newsome a good place to live?

Newsome may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Newsome safe?

Newsome ranks in the 8th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Newsome?

The average sold price is £104,357, with house prices in the 2nd percentile nationally.

How are schools in Newsome?

Schools rank in the 39th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Newsome?

Nearby public profiles include Ashbrow in Kirklees and Dewsbury West in Kirklees.