How Many People Live in the Average Huddersfield Home?

Did you know that the average home in Huddersfield is occupied by 2.36 people?

It is an interesting figure when compared with the UK national average of 2.36 people per household. But what makes this statistic particularly fascinating is how much British households have changed over the generations.

Back in 1911, the average household in England and Wales contained 4.3 people. By 1951, that had fallen to 3.2, and by 1981, it was just 2.7. Families have generally become smaller, people are living longer, and more of us are living alone. In fact, around 8.6 million people in the UK now live on their own.

Of course, these are averages. Some homes accommodate large families, whilst others have just one occupant. Nevertheless, this little statistic offers an interesting glimpse into how we live in Huddersfield, and how our housing needs have evolved over the last century.