Area Guide – Huddersfield (HD)

Living in Huddersfield (HD)

Crime levels in Huddersfield (HD) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Huddersfield (HD)

Is Huddersfield (HD) a good place to live?

Huddersfield (HD) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Huddersfield (HD)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Huddersfield (HD)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (87 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding	0.3 mi
Kirklees College	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
Greenhead College	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Brambles Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Mount Pleasant Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Stile Common Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Birkby Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding	0.8 mi
Mount Pleasant Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Mount Pleasant Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Thornton Lodge Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.9 mi
Moldgreen Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Birkby Junior School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Stile Common Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Hillside Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Huddersfield	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Netherhall Learning Campus High School	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.3 mi
Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Royds Hall Community School	All-through	Not rated	1.3 mi
Royds Hall, A Share Academy	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi
Newsome Academy	Secondary	Good	1.4 mi
Newsome Junior Academy	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Newsome Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Oak CofE Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	1.4 mi
Newsome High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Huddersfield Rail Station	0.2 mi
Lockwood Rail Station	1.0 mi
Berry Brow Rail Station	1.7 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 38 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
HUDDERSFIELD COVID19 REFERRAL UNIT	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
THE WHITEHOUSE CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BRADFORD SAFE HAVEN SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
ROSE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
GREENHEAD FAMILY DOCTORS	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
TOLSON CARE PARTNERSHIP PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
CATHEDRAL HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CATHEDRAL HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
THORNTON LODGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
BROOK STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PADDOCK AND LONGWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
MARSH SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WESTBOURNE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
HUDDERSFIELD URGENT GP SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
GREENWOOD PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BMI THE HUDDERSFIELD HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
LOCKWOOD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THE JUNCTION SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CROSLAND MOOR SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
FARTOWN HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE GRANGE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE GRANGE GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
NEWSOME SURGERY LIMITED	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DR HANDA & PARTNER	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
DALTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HUDDERSFIELD ANTICOAGULATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LINDLEY GROUP PRACTICE LTD	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
WOODHOUSE HILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
THE ALMONDBURY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
101 THORNHILL ROAD	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
KIRKWOOD HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
THE LINDLEY VILLAGE SURG.	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
HUDDERSFIELD ROYAL INFIRMARY	A&E Hospital	1.5 mi