So Huddersfield is the worst place to live in England – according to readers of iLiveHere.
Our town topped the Worst Place to Live in England 2018 poll.
And iLiveHere readers queued up to criticise Huddersfield calling it (among other things) 'polluted, unclean and full of idiots' and 'a horrible place to live'.
And it's not the first time Huddersfield has made an unwelcome appearance on iLiveHere.
The town was an early leader in the iLiveHere Worst Place to Live in England 2017 poll. It did however drop out of the terrible top 10 before the poll closed.
Naturally we think Huddersfield's appearances on the board of shame are rather unfair.
Huddersfield isn't perfect but it certainly isn't the worst place to live in Britain. Far from it.
Here are some reasons why.
1. Our rolling hills and gorgeous views
When it comes to stunning countryside, breathtaking valleys, rolling hills and dramatic views, Huddersfield holds its own.
2. Our fabulous events
These aren’t parochial village fetes; these are serious festivals which draw in thousands of people from nearby and far away. These include the Food and Drink Festival , The Huddersfield Literature Festival , Holmfirth Film Festival , Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival , Slaithwaite Moonraker Festival , Imbolc and many others.
3. Architecture
Huddersfield has more than its fair share of grade I and II listed buildings – Huddersfield Station and the Victoria Tower , at Castle Hill for example.
4. The university
The University of Huddersfield is one of the fastest growing higher education institutes in Britain which attracts students from China, Africa and all around the world.
5. Famous people
Huddersfield has plenty of movers and shakers. Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey grew up in Huddersfield, as did Jodie Whittaker who is the first woman to play Dr Who. Hollywood star James Mason may have panned his hometown but he later returned to show his affection for it. The Queen’s favourite prime minister (allegedly) Harold Wilson never shied from his Huddersfield roots. And did we mention Sir Patrick Stewart ?
6. We’re the only Yorkshire town with a club in the Premier League.
It's been a tough season so far but Huddersfield Town are outside the relegation zone and are still the only Yorkshire club in the Premier League.
7. Real ale
While the craft beer revival was getting started Huddersfield was already well in there with an uncommonly large number of microbreweries. Today the town is home to one of the coolest breweries, the internationally renowned Magic Rock .
We originally ran this story in June 2017. It has since been updated.
