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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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£159,000£2,373
Flats39£140,000£2,569
Semi-Detached19£192,000£2,395
Terraced95£136,000£1,787

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

LS99BS

Ivy Mount

LS98FE

The Avenue

LS97PH

Rigton Mews

LS96NA

Coldcotes Avenue

LS98HY

Pontefract Lane

LS90DE

Cross Green Avenue

LS98LJ

Cross Green Lane

LS97DJ

Torre Mount

LS96AS

Bellbrooke Street

LS90SZ

Cavalier Green

LS96FG

Coldcotes Avenue

LS96EU

Clifton Avenue

LS97EY

Gargrave Approach

LS98EF

Freeman Gardens

LS90SD

Cross Green Rise

LS98HE

Mill Street

LS96FH

Rachel Court

LS98FW

The Avenue

LS97SY

Naseby Walk

LS98DJ

East Street

LS96TF

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS98NP

Long Close Lane

LS90JL

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS97EZ

Brignall Way

LS98PN

Clark Lane

LS90SW

Knowsthorpe Way

LS97LR

Roxby Close

LS96LY

Kimberley View

LS90DZ

Aire Valley Avenue

LS96AW

Foundry Approach

LS97SH

Thealby Lawn

LS98EX

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS90ND

Rookwood Hill

LS96HW

Nowell Mount

LS96EA

Brownhill Crescent

LS90BD

Cross Green Lane

LS97LX

Cherry Court

LS99LW

Raincliffe Street

LS90BU

Glencoe View

LS99JL

Glensdale Grove

LS97EP

Gargrave Approach

LS98RS

Spring Close Gardens

LS98HP

The Close

LS98SF

Dolphin Street

LS90TN

Felnex Close

LS90RA

Cross Green Court

LS98RR

Spring Close Avenue

LS98HG

Flax Place

LS90RF

Cavalier Gardens

LS97PS

Haslewood Drive

LS90AF

Easy Road

LS96JN

Torre Hill

LS97QA

Rigton Close

LS96JG

Torre View

LS90PH

Knowsthorpe Lane

LS99HA

Skelton Crescent

LS98NJ

Ogrady Square

LS96RS

Roberts Court

LS99NH

Garton Road

LS97TE

Naseby Grange

LS98FG

Cross Green Lane

LS98FN

The Avenue

LS97QP

Glenthorpe Crescent

LS98LD

Ellerby Road

LS99NP

East Park View

LS97PX

Rigton Approach

LS99BQ

Richardson Road

LS90DU

Knowsthorpe Road

LS90NT

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS97UG

Beckett Street

LS99AA

York Road

LS98GH

Saxton Lane

LS98TL

Pontefract Street

LS96HH

Nowell Approach

LS98HW

The Close

LS98QB

Clark Mount

LS99DU

Dawlish Avenue

LS90BS

Copperfield Crescent

LS90RX

Cross Green Vale

LS99JD

East Park Road

LS98EY

East Street

LS97PQ

Granville Road

LS98ES

York Road

LS98FL

Cross Green Lane

LS98EU

East Street Mills

LS98LB

Bouverie Court

LS90LT

Rookwood Croft

LS97RX

Oxton Way

LS96JX

Buller Court

LS96JQ

Torre Square

LS98FR

The Avenue

LS98NQ

Cross Green Lane

LS99EH

Stowe Grove

LS97EX

Brignall Croft

LS96HP

Nowell Mount

LS99JP

Charlton Place

LS98NN

Mullins Court

LS98JP

Upper Accommodation Road

LS96HS

Nowell Street

LS98NR

Cross Green Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.