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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

LS96EX

Clifton Avenue

LS90LL

Rookwood Mount

LS99LD

East Park View

LS96AR

Bellbrooke Place

LS99AD

Cross Aysgarth Mount

LS99HB

Dawlish Terrace

LS99JN

Glensdale Terrace

LS97LW

Granville Road

LS98HF

Flax Place

LS99HH

Aysgarth Walk

LS96LR

Wepener Mount

LS99ET

Dawlish Street

LS98SS

Plaid Row

LS99NA

Vinery View

LS96DG

Compton Road

LS90RJ

New Market Approach

LS98FS

The Avenue

LS97DG

Torre Mount

LS98BS

Cross Green Lane

LS97DQ

Torre Grove

LS90SR

Felnex Close

LS99NG

Victoria Avenue

LS98FF

Solar Avenue

LS99NF

East Park Street

LS98EP

East Street

LS96JP

Torre Crescent

LS98JY

Meadowcroft Mews

LS99DD

Ecclesburn Terrace

LS99NY

Garton Terrace

LS97UQ

Shakespeare Close

LS99LT

Vinery Grove

LS99JZ

East Park Grove

LS99LY

Vinery Mount

LS97JJ

Lydgate

LS90PF

Cross Green Approach

LS98JB

Lavender Walk

LS99JF

Glensdale Road

LS90RQ

Bridgewater Road

LS98JL

Walter Crescent

LS97ET

Gargrave Approach

LS99DR

Dawlish Road

LS90BY

St Hildas Mount

LS90BT

Copperfield Place

LS98QQ

Clark Road

LS98BJ

Cross Green Lane

LS98FD

The Avenue

LS96EB

Brownhill Crescent

LS90BR

Copperfield Drive

LS90LY

Rookwood Road

LS96JY

St Alban Crescent

LS90BW

Copperfield Row

LS96EH

Hudson Road

LS99NN

Garton Grove

LS99HJ

Aysgarth Close

LS97JB

Lincoln Green Court

LS90ST

Felnex Square

LS90QP

Pontefract Lane

LS96EP

Clifton Mount

LS96JL

Torre Walk

LS96JS

Torre Hill

LS96ES

Clifton Terrace

LS96NQ

Harehills Lane

LS99BD

Ings Road

LS99HD

Dawlish Grove

LS96TD

York Road

LS98QD

Clark Avenue

LS96JE

Nowell Lane

LS96DN

Compton Row

LS98QL

Frederick Avenue

LS99HQ

Aysgarth Place

LS90SJ

Cross Green Court

LS97HD

Shakespeare Avenue

LS97EH

St Marys Lane

LS98FX

Happy Walk

LS98GG

Saxton Lane

LS98QU

Clark View

LS99LJ

Everleigh Street

LS97QX

Nickleby Road

LS97UF

Shakespeare Approach

LS98FH

Cross Green Lane

LS99DP

Victoria Grove

LS98GD

Ellerby Road

LS99JG

Temple View Place

LS96LG

Harehills Lane

LS96DX

Brownhill Terrace

LS97PB

Lindsey Gardens

LS90DG

Cross Green Lane

LS99HN

Pontefract Lane

LS98QX

Cross Easy Road

LS90BQ

Copperfield Grove

LS98PQ

Dent Street

LS99JB

Ascot Terrace

LS90DY

Newmarket Lane

LS96DS

Sutherland Terrace

LS98FJ

The Avenue

LS99NL

Garton Terrace

LS98SR

Shannon Street

LS90SL

Felnex Crescent

LS97UH

Shakespeare Approach

LS96LL

Roberts Avenue

Data Sources

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