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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

LS99AN

Oakham Mews

LS99DE

Ecclesburn Road

LS97SZ

Lindsey Court

LS97QB

Rigton Close

LS96DY

Brownhill Avenue

LS98RT

Spring Close Street

LS97UZ

Haslewood View

LS96LD

St Alban Grove

LS90HE

Felnex Road

LS90DW

Knowsthorpe Approach

LS99LZ

Vinery Place

LS98QE

Pontefract Lane

LS97HU

Stoney Rock Grove

LS98BU

East Street

LS98QR

Dial Street

LS96DR

Sutherland Terrace

LS97RN

Oxton Way

LS90RH

Newmarket Lane

LS90DS

Cross Green Lane

LS98FY

The Avenue

LS99DH

Kirkwall Avenue

LS96EE

Lupton Avenue

LS98BR

Cotton Street

LS98QH

Clark Grove

LS99EX

Dawlish Row

LS96PW

Hepton Court

LS99LH

Temple View Grove

LS90TW

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS98GB

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS99EA

Dawlish Crescent

LS98EB

East Street

LS97RT

Appleton Way

LS96JA

Nowell Parade

LS96JZ

St Alban Mount

LS99EG

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS99NQ

East Park Parade

LS90RE

Cavalier Approach

LS96JB

Nowell Walk

LS97QR

Glenthorpe Avenue

LS96LN

Wepener Place

LS99DB

Ecclesburn Street

LS98JS

Richmond Hill Approach

LS90RY

Cross Green Close

LS98NL

Cain Close

LS97RS

Appleton Court

LS97JU

Shakespeare Gardens

LS97QZ

Walford Terrace

LS97SJ

Cromwell Street

LS90BP

Copperfield Walk

LS96NH

York Road

LS98PH

Kitson Street

LS97LT

Lindsey Road

LS96JT

Buller Close

LS97SR

Accommodation Road

LS96LH

Buller Close

LS98QF

Clark Crescent

LS97QL

Torre Road

LS96FB

York Road

LS99LP

Raincliffe Grove

LS96EJ

Hudson Place

LS99LX

Vinery Avenue

LS97RY

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS97PU

Haslewood Close

LS97QD

Nippet Lane

LS97UB

Beckett Street

LS99HW

Pontefract Lane

LS97RU

Oxton Way

LS96TA

York Road

LS97PA

Marston Mount

LS97JD

Cherry Place

LS97SE

Naseby View

LS99JJ

Glensdale Street

LS96LX

Kimberley Place

LS97ER

Gargrave Approach

LS90BA

Cross Green Lane

LS90TL

Green Pasture Close

LS98SY

York Road

LS97EA

Mabgate

LS97HT

Stoney Rock Lane

LS90AH

Cavalier Close

LS97JH

Middleton Avenue

LS90PX

Pontefract Lane

LS90AG

Fewston Court

LS96LP

Kitchener Street

LS96HE

Juniper Place

LS90NQ

Rookwood Square

LS97RR

Saville Green

LS99JX

East Park Mount

LS90RT

Bridgewater Road

LS97DD

Hudson Road

LS97DP

St Marys Street

LS96DL

Compton Row

LS96HX

Nowell Terrace

LS97PY

Rigton Drive

LS96JW

Torre Lane

LS98GJ

Saxton Lane

LS99EN

Appleton Grove

LS98NG

Walter Crescent

LS99LU

Vinery Terrace

LS97JX

Beckett Street

Data Sources

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