Housing Market Review: Huddersfield & Surrounding Region (June 2025)

26 Jul Housing Market Review: Huddersfield & Surrounding Region (June 2025)

🏡 Sales Market Overview

Between June 2024 and May 2025, the Huddersfield postcode area saw approximately 3,100 property sales, marking an 11 % year‑on‑year decline (411 fewer transactions).
The average property price stood at £240,000, up £12,600 (6 %) over the previous year. The median price was £205,000.

By property type:

• Detached: ~699 sales (~22.8 %)

• Semi‑detached: ~945 (~30.9 %)

• Terraced: ~1,225 (~39.5 %)

• Flats: ~208 (~6.8 %)

Most sales occurred in the £150k–£200k price band (658 sales, 21.5 %) and £100k–£150k (547, 17.9 %).
New‑build properties accounted for just 3.8 % of all sales (115 properties), with an average new home price of £329k versus £236k for established homes.

In the Kirklees area (which includes Huddersfield), the average house price in May 2025 was £201,000, up 8.2 % year‑on‑year. First‑time buyers paid on average £173,000, while mortgage‑funded buyers paid £206,000.

✅ Rental Market Insights

Official data for June 2025 records the average monthly private rent in Kirklees at £691, virtually unchanged (+0.1 %) from the previous year.
By property size:

• 1 bed: £514

• 2 bed: £628

• 3 bed: £763

• 4+ beds: £1,097
  By type: flats £590, terraced £647, semi‑detached £748, detached £980.

Regionally—Yorkshire & The Humber—rents grew just 3.5 % year‑on‑year, among the slowest rent inflation rates in England.

Earlier analysis shows Huddersfield rents rose by around 8 % over a similar period, driven by a fall in supply (~‑8.9 %) and increased demand, though that pressure may have now eased.

🏘 Localised Metrics by Sector

For example, in postcode sector HD4 6 (part of Huddersfield), price per square metre data up to July 2025 shows:

• Median: £1,960/sqm

• Interquartile range: £1,540–£2,500/sqm

• Year‑on‑year nominal growth: 10.1 % (real growth ~5.9 %)

Meanwhile HD2 1 (another sector) shows median price about £1,820/sqm with mid‑range between £1,380 and £2,240/sqm.

📈 Regional Context: West Yorkshire

Across West Yorkshire, average property values in 2025 are around £234,000, with annual growth between 4–9 %, and rental yields around 5.4 %, outperforming the national average (~4.8 %).

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What It Tells Us

• Sales volumes are down slightly in Huddersfield, possibly due to stamp duty changes in April 2025 and cautious buyer sentiment.

• Prices remain steady or modestly rising – local sale prices are significantly lower than the England & Wales average (~£353k), offering relative affordability.

• New-build stock remains scarce, maintaining a premium price and contributing to overall affordability pressure.

• Rental demand remains firm, but average rents are stable in Kirklees, though some neighbourhoods show signs of stronger rental growth.

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Advice for Buyers, Sellers & Landlords

• Buyers benefit from attractive pricing compared to national averages, but should act sooner rather than later as limited new-build supply may edge prices higher.

• Sellers can expect sale‑to‑list ratios around 98.5 %, indicating strong negotiation power almost at asking price.

• Landlords should note that although rent rises are subdued regionally, yields remain competitive. Monitoring supply, especially of newer rental stock, is key.

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