Huddersfield HD8 area guide
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Is Huddersfield HD8 a good place to live?
In Huddersfield (HD8), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £298,195 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (8 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 57% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£298,195
Population
44,677
Recorded crime
97.5
Schools
20
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Huddersfield HD8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Huddersfield HD8 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (666 of 19,818) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 378 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 HD8, 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 (133 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HD8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 103/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 18,772
Owned 80% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HD8.
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Huddersfield HD8: frequently asked questions
Is Huddersfield HD8 a good place to live?
In Huddersfield (HD8), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £298,195 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (8 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Huddersfield HD8?
Recorded crime in Huddersfield HD8 runs at 97.5 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Huddersfield HD8 safe?
Crime in Huddersfield HD8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Huddersfield HD8 runs at 97.5 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Huddersfield HD8?
Homes in Huddersfield HD8 sell for around £298,195 on average, based on 663 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Huddersfield HD8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Huddersfield HD8 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (666 of 19,818) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 378 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Huddersfield HD8?
There are 20 schools in Huddersfield HD8 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Huddersfield HD8 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Huddersfield HD8, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Huddersfield HD8 a deprived area?
Huddersfield HD8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).