HD8 — HUDDERSFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HD8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HD8 is £305,181, which is 10% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in HD8 cost 6.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HD8 have risen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£420,465	628
Semi-detached	£248,249	564
Terraced	£201,097	520
Flat	£117,209	33
All types	£305,181	1813

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HD8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HD8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HD8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HD8 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Emley First School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Shepley First School	Primary	Good	mi
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Denby Dale First and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HD8 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HD8 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HD8 — HUDDERSFIELD

Area Summary

HD8 (HUDDERSFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£305,181), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (354 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HD7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HD8?

The average house price in HD8 (HUDDERSFIELD) is £305,181, based on 1813 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.4% over the past year.

Is HD8 a safe area to live?

Crime in HD8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HD8?

There are 20 schools in or near HD8. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HD8?

Council tax in HD8 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HD8?

The average broadband download speed in HD8 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HD8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in HD8 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 447,847.