Big city benefits - low costs

For businesses relocating to the Huddersfield area, one of the key attractions is lower operating costs.

Affordable commercial property and lower labour costs are particular benefits. Yet thanks to the region's strategic position, close to major northern cities with excellent transport links, there is no need to compromise on location.

Labour Costs

While Huddersfield offers a skilled, educated workforce, labour costs are comparatively low, due to the lower cost of living in the region. In fact, earnings of individuals living within a 1-hour drive-time of Huddersfield are 14% lower than the national average.

Property Costs

Office rents in Huddersfield are extremely reasonable when compared to the big cities in the North of England. At £14 per square foot, prime rent for Grade A office space is 40% lower than Leeds and Manchester and 20% less than Sheffield.

As a general guide, operating costs for businesses in Yorkshire & Humber as a whole are up to 20% less than the UK average.