Huddersfield HD2 area guide
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Is Huddersfield HD2 a good place to live?
In Huddersfield (HD2), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £235,007 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 8% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£235,007
Population
43,147
Recorded crime
246.4
Schools
11
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Huddersfield HD2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Huddersfield HD2 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (847 of 14,364) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 317 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HD2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (87 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HD2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 198/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 16,916
Owned 59% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HD2.
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Huddersfield HD2: frequently asked questions
Is Huddersfield HD2 a good place to live?
In Huddersfield (HD2), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £235,007 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Huddersfield HD2?
Recorded crime in Huddersfield HD2 runs at 246.4 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Huddersfield HD2 safe?
Crime in Huddersfield HD2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Huddersfield HD2 runs at 246.4 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Huddersfield HD2?
Homes in Huddersfield HD2 sell for around £235,007 on average, based on 415 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Huddersfield HD2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Huddersfield HD2 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (847 of 14,364) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 317 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Huddersfield HD2?
There are 11 schools in Huddersfield HD2 (6 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Huddersfield HD2 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Huddersfield HD2, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Huddersfield HD2 a deprived area?
Huddersfield HD2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).