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Why Huddersfield

Invest Here

Huddersfield is undergoing a huge transformation and now is the time to be part of it. With £1 Billion of investment, Huddersfield is going to be one of the North’s leading towns and offers many reasons to work here, invest here and be part of our unlocked potential.

Location

Location

At the heart of the North, central on the Transpennine Route Upgrade rail line, minutes from Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.

  • Getting to Leeds will soon take just 20 mins
  • Manchester centre soon also just over 20 mins away
  • Bradford 30 mins away
  • Wakefield 30 mins away
  • Halifax 15 mins away
  • Sheffield less than an hour away
  • Manchester and Leeds/Bradford airports an hour away

Building
A Future

Over £1 Billion of public investment is taking place via the actions of:

  • Kirklees Council with the building of the Cultural Heart and other town centre enhancements as well as the announcement of the Station to Stadium Enterprise Corridor
  • University of Huddersfield with the new National Health Innovation Campus construction being well underway and linking with local NHS services, research and innovation with global reach
  • WYCA with the creation of the West Yorkshire Innovation Zone in Huddersfield and the Weaver Network for public transport buses being implemented
  • Next generation full-fibre broadband infrastructure in place throughout much of the area
Building A Future
Thriving Businesses

Thriving
Businesses

Huddersfield has an ambitious and innovative business community.

  • Quality Manufacturing
  • Advanced Precision Engineering
  • Creative Industries
  • Textiles - Traditional and Innovative
  • Health & Wellbeing Innovation
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At The Heart
Of Industry

Huddersfield is the workshop of the North, with a thriving ecosystem of businesses that support supply chains around the world.

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At The Heart Of Industry

Digital
Health

Positioning Health & Wellbeing at the heart of Huddersfield.

The National Health Innovation Campus is a transformative project for the people of the region. It will improve health outcomes and lead innovation in healthcare for the North of England, the UK and internationally.

It is based on the University of Huddersfield’s outstanding track record in professional courses and pioneering research, and its wide network of partnerships with leading health and care organisations.

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Huddersfield
At A Glance

7.5 million people within 50km
7 universities, 35,000 postgraduates annually in the region
Diverse and skilled workforce of over 112,000
15,000 businesses
Direct rail links Manchester – 20 mins Leeds – 20 mins
£160 million West Yorkshire Health Innovation Investment Zone
91% gigabit broadband coverage, and growing
Huddersfield's beauty is unmatched - from countless listed buildings to the beautiful surrounding hills.
7.5 million people within 50km
7 universities, 35,000 postgraduates annually in the region
Diverse and skilled workforce of over 112,000
15,000 businesses
Direct rail links Manchester – 20 mins Leeds – 20 mins
£160 million West Yorkshire Health Innovation Investment Zone
91% gigabit broadband coverage, and growing
Huddersfield's beauty is unmatched - from countless listed buildings to the beautiful surrounding hills.

"Best place to live in the Northeast.
(Holmfirth and Slaithwaite)"

The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times

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Station to Stadium
Enterprise Corridor

Key development sites cluster around the Health Innovation Campus and the Investment Zone in the area from the Huddersfield train station to the Accu Stadium. This is known as the Station to Stadium Enterprise Corridor.

This area plays an important role in Huddersfield’s future. It’s a mix of town centre spaces, historical buildings, businesses, leisure and transport routes, and we are working with partners to draw in new jobs, new businesses and increased prosperity.

Train Station

The Station to Stadium Enterprise Corridor has lots of potential. It’s close to major transport links, home to key buildings and businesses, and acts as a ‘gateway’ to town.

It includes well-known locations such as:

  • St George’s Square

    The area around the train station, including the George Hotel.

  • Southgate and Gasworks

    Where new buildings and green spaces will be built.

  • The Stadium Gateway

    The stretch of road connecting the Accu Stadium and St George's Square.

  • Syngenta site redevelopment

    Opportunities for new business developments within the existing site.

The government has provided important funding through the Levelling Up Fund and the Towns Fund, which are major investment schemes to help similar places in the UK grow.

This means we can make improvements that will benefit Huddersfield and Kirklees for years to come, including:

  • Creating better public spaces and easier ways to get about, like walking and cycling.

  • Bringing unused or underused buildings back to life.

  • Supporting businesses and job creation.

  • Making the area more attractive for residents, visitors and investors.

Funding

We’re making sure the improvements reflect Huddersfield’s history while preparing the town for a successful future. Projects include:

  • Restoring historic buildings and making them useful again.

  • Creating greener, more attractive streets and public areas.

  • Supporting creative industries and start-ups.

  • Making it easier to travel in and around the area.

Market
Start & Grow A Business In Huddersfield

Start & Grow A Business
In Huddersfield

Huddersfield has a thriving business community.

With a significant talent pool and excellent transport links to major cities, it’s the perfect place to start.

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Property Investment
In Huddersfield

Are you a property investor looking for your
next investment?

At Huddersfield Unlimited we bridge the gap between investment opportunities and key stakeholders to make it happen.

Find out more about the opportunities.

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Property Investment In Huddersfield
Education In Huddersfield

Education
In Huddersfield

Huddersfield benefits from excellence in Education. With award-winning educational institutions such as Huddersfield University or Greenhead College,
if you want to study here, the town has lots to offer.

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"It’s been great to see the construction progress at Huddersfield Station: looking beyond the short-term disruption, the long-term impact will be transformational. The Transpennine Route Upgrade will significantly improve connectivity between Huddersfield and other major centres across the North, capitalising on its prime location between Leeds and Manchester."

Leah Stuart
Leah Stuart
Director, Huddersfield Unlimited