HuddersfieldHD8
Kirklees · Yorkshire and The Humber
# HD8, Huddersfield The HD8 postcode district in Huddersfield has experienced modest capital appreciation over the past five years, with property prices growing at a compound annual rate of 4.4 per cent. Rental yields have outpaced capital growth, with rental values increasing at 5.8 per cent annually over the same period. Population growth in the area has been limited at 0.7 per cent over five years, suggesting stable but not expanding demographic demand. The district currently sits at the 33rd percentile nationally for its trajectory score of 47.3 out of 100, indicating performance broadly in line with average UK performance. HD8 is characterised as being in an early gentrification stage, which may indicate scope for structural changes in the area over the medium to longer term.
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- 1Property prices up 3.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Huddersfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Huddersfield (HD8) common questions
Is Huddersfield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Huddersfield (HD8) as Early. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 67% of districts nationally. The score is down 6.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Huddersfield safe?
Huddersfield has a safety score of 33/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Huddersfield?
The average property price in Huddersfield (HD8) is £170k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Huddersfield?
The median monthly rent in Huddersfield (HD8) is £660 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Huddersfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sheffield (S36), Huddersfield (HD5), Holmfirth (HD9), Huddersfield (HD4), Mirfield (WF14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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