Your Huddersfield Market Update 🗺️📍
👋 For anyone interested in the Huddersfield property market, this video is for you.
Let’s take a look at what actually happened in October, because there is always plenty of noise, but the data gives us a much clearer picture.
🏡 Homes for sale and new properties coming to market
In October there were around 874 homes for sale across Huddersfield.
That is slightly down on the 896 we saw this time last year, but still much higher than the low levels of available properties we had back in 2021 where there was a mere 361.
So:
• Supply has grown a lot over the last few years.
• It has now settled at a more balanced level, rather than running away.
New properties coming to market were noticeably lower.
October saw 139 new homes launched compared with 178 a year ago, which is about a 22 percent drop, and just below the six year October average.
In simple terms, fewer people chose to put their home on the market this October. Some are waiting for spring, some are waiting to see what happens next, and some simply just do not need to move right now.
💷 Asking prices: how sellers are positioning themselves
October’s new properties came to market at an average asking price of about £340,000, or £297 per square foot.
Compared with October last year:
• Headline asking prices are down around 14 percent
• But the price per square foot is actually up about 2 percent
So it is not that the Huddersfield property market has “crashed”, it is more that:
• Sellers have brought slightly smaller or different types of homes to market
• And they are pricing more competitively than they did a year ago
If we look from September to October, new asking prices have dropped from roughly £373,000 at £318 per square foot to £340,000 at £297 per square foot.
That is a clear sign that autumn sellers know they need to sharpen their pricing to catch buyers’ attention.
📈 Sales agreed and what is actually selling
Now the interesting bit in Huddersfield: what is actually going under offer.
In October, 146 homes went sold subject to contract.
That is down from 170 this time last year, but still:
• Well above the 95 we saw in October 2023
• Above the six year October average of 132
So buyer activity is not at peak 2024 levels, but it is still healthy and above normal.
The surprise comes in the prices.
The homes that did sell agreed at around £363,700, or roughly £310 per square foot.
Compared with last year’s agreed figures, that is:
• About 11 percent higher on the headline price
So even though fewer new properties came to market and sales are slightly lower than last year, the homes that are selling are achieving stronger prices.
🔧 Price changes, withdrawals and fall-throughs
In October, 104 homes had a reduction.
That is lower than the 135 last year, but still above the long term average.
So there is still a fair amount of “testing it and then adjusting”.
Withdrawals are where sellers take their home off the market.
These rose to 81 in October, up from 69 last year and above the six year average.
That suggests some sellers are either disappointed with the interest levels or decide now is not the right time for them to move.
Fall-throughs came in at 33 for October, slightly down on last year but above the longer term average.
That means roughly one in four agreed sales did not reach completion, usually due to surveys, mortgage valuations, chains or changes in circumstances.
Better than it was, but still a reminder that good advice and solid preparation matter.
🧭 What this means for buyers, sellers and investors
Buyers:
You are in a market with fewer new homes coming on, but still a decent amount of choice overall.
The data shows that when a home is in the right area, presented well and priced sensibly, it still sells for a strong price.
So focus on quality, location and value per square foot, and make sure your finances are ready so you can move quickly when the right home comes up.
Sellers:
The 11 percent rise in agreed prices is good news, but the drop in new asking prices is the reality check.
Buyers in Huddersfield will pay good money for the right home, in the right spot, at the right price, but they will ignore anything that looks optimistic.
Get the pricing right from day one, invest in your presentation, and work with an agent who really understands the differences between town, suburbs and the premium villages.
Investors:
Huddersfield still offers strong value compared with Leeds and Manchester, with good transport links, a busy university and a mix of town and village property.
The steady growth in agreed prices and decent sales volumes show there is demand, particularly for well located, well presented homes.
💬 Closing Thoughts
Overall, October 2025 in Huddersfield shows a market that is recalibrating, not retreating.
Fewer new homes launched, but the ones that sold did so at higher prices than last year, and demand is still ahead of the longer term average.
If you would like a breakdown for your part of Huddersfield, or a data backed view on your own home, we are always happy to help.
