Town comparison
Bradford vs Huddersfield
Which is better to live in? 10.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bradford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Huddersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Huddersfield
£219,372
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Huddersfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Huddersfield
91.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Huddersfield
406
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Huddersfield
68.5
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Huddersfield
£29,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Huddersfield commands an average of £219,372, compared with £170,910 in Bradford – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Huddersfield it is a flat at £126,515.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Huddersfield (£397,648 vs £293,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHuddersfield has a crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Bradford at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Huddersfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Bradford, where 92% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.2% in Huddersfield. There are 122 schools in Bradford and 43 in Huddersfield.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huddersfield School Inspection Breakdown
91.2% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 43 |
| Primary | 97 | 35 |
| Secondary | 25 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 91.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.0 Mbps in Huddersfield and 350.4 Mbps in Bradford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 95.2% in Huddersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 78% in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (406 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Huddersfield averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,223 in Huddersfield. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Huddersfield.
Bradford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,058 in Huddersfield and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 41.7 in Huddersfield. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 65.5% in Huddersfield. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 54.9% in Huddersfield.
| Indicator | Bradford | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 140,930 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.9% |
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