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Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

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About

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill lies directly east of Leeds city centre, characterised by a mix of dense residential streets and former industrial sites. The area's layout is defined by major roads like York Road and the A64, which channel significant traffic through the ward. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside several modern apartment developments and social housing complexes. The physical landscape is noticeably urban, with the large, open space of Fearnville Fields providing a contrast to the built-up surroundings.

The ward is home to St James's University Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, which dominates the local employment and infrastructure. Historical reminders of its industrial past, such as the remaining structures of the Burmantofts Pottery, are integrated into the residential fabric. Local commerce is focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the immediate community. The Leeds & Liverpool Canal forms part of the western boundary, with its towpath offering a route for pedestrians and cyclists away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Burmantofts & Richmond Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill is £41,068 per year. There are 11 schools in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Burmantofts & Richmond Hill is home to around 28,528 people, with a population density of about 3,260.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Population
28,528
Population density
3,260.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.93(+153%)
Public order
19.42(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.82(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.67(+24%)
Other theft
17.11(+157%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,877
48.65%
African
5,351
18.76%
Other White
2,074
7.27%
Other Asian
1,129
3.96%
Other
1,104
3.87%
Total population: 28,525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
6,021
27.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
5,577
25.69%
Level 3 (A level)
3,116
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,573
11.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,552
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 21,708

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
4,338
35.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,403
27.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,649
13.33%
Owns outright
1,570
12.69%
Other social rented
1,035
8.36%
Total households: 12,375

Property prices in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burmantofts & Richmond Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats39£140,000
Detached1£159,000
Semi-Detached19£192,000
Terraced95£136,000

10 years median price trend in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.

All postcodes in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS97HE

Rigton Drive

LS99DF

Ivy Street

LS98SE

Sussex Street

LS96LE

St Alban Close

LS90TJ

Green Pasture Close

LS99NE

Londesboro Terrace

LS97PL

Haslewood Court

LS97PJ

Haslewood Place

LS97AA

Beckett Street

LS90NP

Knowsthorpe Gate

LS96NF

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS98TJ

Prospect Terrace

LS98JD

Hall Place

LS97TZ

Stoney Rock Lane

LS96EN

Hudson Grove

LS97ST

Cromwell Mount

LS99NB

Raincliffe Terrace

LS96EL

Hudson Street

LS96FF

Nowell Crescent

LS99HF

Dawlish Place

LS99AE

Pontefract Lane

LS97UJ

Shakespeare Approach

LS99BR

Ivy Crescent

LS90JJ

Rookwood Vale

LS98FP

The Avenue

LS99JW

Charlton Road

LS90LS

Rookwood Vale

LS96HG

Juniper Place

LS98LA

Church Road

LS101FQ

Knowsthorpe Way

LS90LW

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS99LE

Charlton Grove

LS98FU

Solar Avenue

LS99EQ

Osmondthorpe Cottages

LS98ER

East Street

LS98GF

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS90LU

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS90HH

York Road

LS96DU

Brownhill Terrace

LS90AL

Cavalier Mews

LS99JU

Charlton Street

LS90AP

St Hilda's Avenue

LS90NH

Rookwood Road

LS90AY

Belfry Road

LS96EF

Lupton Avenue

LS96JH

Nowell Mount

LS98JU

Richmond Hill Close

LS98NB

Mill Street

LS99NS

Everleigh Street

LS90DD

Cross Green Crescent

LS96ER

Clifton Mount

LS98BF

East Street

LS99LF

Berking Avenue

LS99BG

Tyas Grove

LS96JF

Lupton Avenue

LS98JX

Richmond Hill Approach

LS96ED

Lupton Avenue

LS90LP

Rookwood Street

LS96LS

Kitchener Mount

LS98FA

Wild Garden

LS97QN

Torre Place

LS97ES

Gargrave Approach

LS96HZ

Nowell Avenue

LS98QW

Thornleigh Mount

LS90NG

Rookwood View

LS99ES

Skelton Terrace

LS97RA

Walford Mount

LS99BX

Ivy Road

LS99HE

Skelton Avenue

LS96HT

Nowell Place

LS97HA

Scargill Close

LS96HN

Nowell Crescent

LS90NJ

Rookwood Road

LS99ED

York Road

LS99HS

Pontefract Lane

LS97QY

Walford Grove

LS90PJ

Cross Green Way

LS96EZ

William Hey Court

LS97DH

Torre Drive

LS98GE

Bow Street

LS97UD

Shakespeare Approach

LS98DU

Redworth Court

LS98HQ

The Lane

LS96DT

Harehills Lane

LS96DQ

Compton Crescent

LS96AT

Bellbrooke Grove

LS96NB

Coldcotes Avenue

LS90NW

Rookwood Avenue

LS97TD

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS90SF

Cross Green Garth

LS96DJ

Hudson Road

LS99DY

Dawlish Mount

LS97SU

Lincoln Green Road

LS97JA

Cromwell Mews

LS97QE

Burmantofts Street

LS98DN

Cross Green Lane

LS90AZ

Easy Road

LS90BG

St Hildas Road

LS99LS

Vinery Street

LS98RP

Spring Close Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.