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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

LS90BL

Copperfield Mount

LS97UY

Haslewood Gardens

LS99JT

Charlton Grove

LS97UE

Shakespeare Court

LS98LH

Easy Road

LS97TB

Nippet Lane

LS97SS

Cromwell Street

LS99BP

York Road

LS90TP

Pontefract Lane

LS99BU

Ivy Avenue

LS99DX

Cross Dawlish Grove

LS97RB

Walford Avenue

LS97RF

Haslewood Green

LS97RW

Oxton Mount

LS96HU

Harehills Lane

LS97JT

Westlock Avenue

LS96AP

Harehills Lane

LS90AJ

Cavalier Approach

LS98FQ

The Avenue

LS99BH

Richardson Crescent

LS96HL

Nowell View

LS99EU

Skelton Mount

LS99BZ

Ecclesburn Avenue

LS96TW

Nowell Court

LS97PD

Lindsey Gardens

LS96LT

Kitchener Avenue

LS96DH

Compton Crescent

LS97SX

Naseby Gardens

LS97BQ

Burmantofts Street

LS98EZ

Shannon Road

LS98RU

Ellerby Lane

LS99DQ

Ivy Grove

LS98RZ

Upper Accommodation Road

LS97HH

St Stephen's Road

LS98GL

Saxton Lane

LS90SG

Cross Green Approach

LS90BX

St Hildas Place

LS96HB

Lupton Avenue

LS97QT

Walford Road

LS98JF

Lavender Walk

LS99BB

Ings Crescent

LS96LU

Kitchener Grove

LS99LB

East Park Street

LS97HW

Gargrave Place

LS90NB

Rookwood Parade

LS99DA

East Park Parade

LS96RU

Kitchener Place

LS98NH

Long Close Lane

LS90BE

Fewston Avenue

LS97QS

Glenthorpe Terrace

LS97PP

Haslewood Dene

LS96JJ

Chapeltown Road

LS96HQ

Lupton Avenue

LS99DT

Dawlish Avenue

LS90NU

Cross Green Close

LS97JE

Fraser Street

LS97TA

Cromwell Mount

LS90NX

Knowsthorpe Approach

LS96EQ

Hudson Place

LS99JE

Temple View Terrace

LS90LN

Rookwood Terrace

LS96DW

Sutherland Mount

LS90BN

Cautley Road

LS90RD

Cavalier Court

LS96TL

York Towers Parade

LS99LA

East Park Terrace

LS99BA

Richmond Croft

LS98EE

East Street

LS98SG

Dolphin Court

LS99BT

St Elmo Grove

LS98NT

Hampton Terrace

LS99DS

Dawlish Road

LS98FZ

Happy Walk

LS99EE

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS99LR

Raincliffe Road

LS97UA

Shakespeare Grange

LS90AQ

Cavalier Approach

LS97RL

Torre Road

LS99DW

Victoria Grove

LS98AS

Ellerby Lane

LS90LJ

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS90AB

Easy Road

LS97PZ

Rigton Green

LS90AE

Charles Avenue

LS99EP

Skelton Road

LS97TW

Naseby Place

LS96HD

Clifton Grove

LS99JQ

Glensdale Mount

LS98FB

Secret Garden

LS97RE

Appleton Way

LS98NA

Mill Street

LS99EJ

Ings Road

LS97QQ

Torre Road

LS96DF

Compton Road

LS98BP

Cotton Street

LS99BE

Nixon Avenue

LS99BY

Welbeck Road

LS97PF

Lindsey Gardens

LS97SW

Macaulay Street

LS96LB

St Alban View

Data Sources

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