The unemployment rate in Huddersfield stands at 3.7%, which is above the national average of 2.4%
37% of the jobs in Huddersfield are in the public sector.
20% of the population earn a living from the manufacturing sector.
The next highest sectors are retail, wholesale, distribution and health.
6.5% of Huddersfield’s residents are self employed.
Almost one third of all residents commute to jobs outside the town, helped by the advantageous transport links.
