Huddersfield Population 2026
Huddersfield has a population of 149,017, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.2% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,017
Rank in United Kingdom
#63
Coordinates
53.65°N, 1.78°W
~90 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
263 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Huddersfield
- Elland15,625 people · ~5 km away
- Brighouse32,872 people · ~6 km away
- Liversedge19,420 people · ~9 km away
- Halifax82,624 people · ~9 km away
- Cleckheaton27,393 people · ~10 km away
- Dewsbury61,035 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huddersfield?
Huddersfield has a population of 149,017 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Huddersfield in?
Huddersfield is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Huddersfield the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 263 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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