Huddersfield HD5 area guide
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Is Huddersfield HD5 a good place to live?
In Huddersfield (HD5), recorded crime is 23% above the national average, homes sell for around £268,466 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 7 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).
- D Safetycrime 23% above average
- A Schools86% 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
£268,466
Population
44,021
Recorded crime
279.2
Schools
13
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Huddersfield HD5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Huddersfield HD5 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (553 of 15,927) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 113 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 HD5, 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 (108 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HD5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 256/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 18,849
Owned 61% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HD5.
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Huddersfield HD5: frequently asked questions
Is Huddersfield HD5 a good place to live?
In Huddersfield (HD5), recorded crime is 23% above the national average, homes sell for around £268,466 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 7 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 HD5?
Recorded crime in Huddersfield HD5 runs at 279.2 per 1,000 properties, 23% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Huddersfield HD5 safe?
Crime in Huddersfield HD5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Huddersfield HD5 runs at 279.2 per 1,000 properties, 23% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Huddersfield HD5?
Homes in Huddersfield HD5 sell for around £268,466 on average, based on 460 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Huddersfield HD5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Huddersfield HD5 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (553 of 15,927) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 113 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Huddersfield HD5?
There are 13 schools in Huddersfield HD5 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Huddersfield HD5 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Huddersfield HD5, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Huddersfield HD5 a deprived area?
Huddersfield HD5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).