Town Pop. 142,266

Living in Huddersfield: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Huddersfield is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 26/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is 14 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (86) and healthcare (82) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

128 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 7,918 crimes

↑ 67% above national average

Public order 1,680 crimes

↑ 82% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,434 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,272 crimes

↑ 31% above national average

Other theft 1,203 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

other 4,705 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 842 crimes
2 Supermarket 628 crimes
3 Petrol Station 435 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³

Green Space 62

Parks Ample 56

Sports Pitches Ample 148

Allotments Ample 62

Golf Courses Ample 8

Tennis Courts Ample 33

Bowling Greens Ample 37

Playgrounds Ample 125

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 59 in area

2Outstanding47Good3Requires Improvement1Inadequate6Ungraded

Highbury SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Moor End AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
All Saints Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Birkby Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Birkby Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Brambles Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Carr Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Castle Hill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Good
Christ Church CE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmaryin area

Calderdale Royal Hospital2.5 mi

Dewsbury & District Hospital3.3 mi

Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks76%

A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%

24 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,514 patients per GP

27dentists33pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%

available across Kirklees

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,995 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.1%Unemployed4.3%Retired20.2%Student7.3%Other inactive15.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary32.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership59.6%

Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Kirklees · 2026-27

A £1,627

B £1,899

C £2,170

D £2,441

E £2,983

F £3,526

G £4,068

H £4,882

Energy Yorkshire region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Yorkshire Water

Average bill regional £437/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Huddersfield 0.3 mi

Lockwood 1.2 mi

Deighton 1.9 mi

J24 M62 2.1 mi

J24 M62 2.4 mi

J25 M62 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 112

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 106

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 111

Retail Shopping Ample 552

Takeaways Ample 165

Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£180,000	721
Detached	£377,000	126
Semi-detached	£210,000	206
Terraced	£145,426	327
Flat / Maisonette	£101,000	62

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Huddersfield a nice place to live?

Huddersfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Huddersfield is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Huddersfield?

Crime levels in Huddersfield are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 18,212 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huddersfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Huddersfield are Highbury School and Moor End Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 59 rated schools in Huddersfield in total.

What are house prices like in Huddersfield?

The current median house price in Huddersfield is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £145,426, flat £101,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 721 sales recorded in the past 12 months.