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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Huddersfield

A snapshot of life in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Huddersfield is a city in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 140,930. The average house price is £219,372 and the overall crime rate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Huddersfield ranks

Population

140,930

Avg House Price

£219,372

Crime Rate

89.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

91.2%

Avg Download Speed

406 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,058

Median Age

41.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Huddersfield's detached homes (£397,648) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£126,515).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Huddersfield prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£158,103 → £219,372).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£397,648£372,500375
Semi-Detached£216,907£214,600576
Terraced£151,317£145,000820
Flat£126,515£115,000115

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Huddersfield is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Huddersfield: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

91.2% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools43
Primary35
Secondary8
% Top two bands91.2%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
All Saints Catholic CollegeSecondaryGood
Ashbrow SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Beaumont Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery AcademyPrimaryRequires improvement
Birkby Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Birkby Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Brambles Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Christ Church CE AcademyPrimaryGood
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage SchoolPrimaryGood
Dalton SchoolPrimaryGood
Fixby Junior and Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Hill View AcademyPrimaryGood
Hillside Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
King James's SchoolSecondaryGood
Lindley Church of England Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Lindley Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Lowerhouses CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Luck Lane, A Share Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Moldgreen Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Moor End AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Moorlands Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Netherhall Learning Campus High SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Newsome AcademySecondaryGood
Newsome Junior AcademyPrimaryGood
North Huddersfield Trust SchoolSecondaryGood
Oak CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Reinwood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Reinwood Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Royds Hall, A Share AcademySecondaryGood
Salendine Nook High SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Thomas CE Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Woodside Green, A Share Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Huddersfield averages 406 Mbps — 306% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Huddersfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score68.5
% Rated C or Above53.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,223

Demographics & Economy

Population140,930
Median Age41.7
Median Household Income£29,058
Employment Rate54.9%
Owner Occupied65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Huddersfield?
The average house price in Huddersfield is £219,372 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Huddersfield?
The most affordable entry point in Huddersfield is a flat, with an average price of £126,515.
Is Huddersfield a safe place to live?
Huddersfield has a recorded crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Huddersfield?
Huddersfield has 43 schools in total, with 91.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Huddersfield?
Average broadband download speeds in Huddersfield are around 406 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.2% of premises.
How big is Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 140,930.

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