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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

LS98QN

Park Parade

LS90SS

Felnex Road

LS99AB

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS99BN

Ivy View

LS99JY

East Park Place

LS98QG

Clark Terrace

LS99ER

Ivy Avenue

LS98PL

Oxley Street

LS97BH

Stanley Road

LS96PJ

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS99DL

Victoria Avenue

LS98RA

Clark View

LS99EB

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS90PT

Cross Green Approach

LS96HY

Nowell Grove

LS90DQ

Cross Green Lane

LS99DJ

Victoria Avenue

LS96ET

Clifton Terrace

LS96HA

Lupton Avenue

LS97NX

Hill Street

LS96JR

Lupton Avenue

LS90NY

Long Causeway

LS97PN

Haslewood Court

LS90SN

Felnex Crescent

LS97SQ

Thealby Close

LS98HZ

Blayds Street

LS99DZ

Dawlish Mount

LS98FT

The Avenue

LS97RP

Haslewood Mews

LS99EY

Skelton Street

LS90BZ

St Hildas Avenue

LS97DX

Hope Road

LS96EY

Kimberley Road

LS97DW

New York Road

LS99NT

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS99BJ

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS97NP

Lincoln Road

LS98QJ

Pontefract Lane

LS90LR

Rookwood Gardens

LS90AA

Aire Valley Drive

LS99EF

Osmondthorpe Lane

LS96HJ

Harehills Lane

LS98NU

Hampton Place

LS90DB

St Hildas Crescent

LS99LN

York Road

LS90NF

Rookwood Place

LS90NE

Rookwood Crescent

LS101RS

Knowsthorpe Lane

LS97HX

Nippet Lane

LS96HR

Nowell Gardens

LS99DG

Victoria Avenue

LS97RD

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS97LP

Beckett Street

LS97UL

Shakespeare Lawn

LS96DD

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS98NW

Milner Gardens

LS99ND

Welbeck Road

LS97EU

Brignall Croft

LS97LS

Beckett Street

LS96LF

St Alban Approach

LS99JH

East Park Drive

LS96JU

Back Nowell Terrace

LS96NG

Harehills Lane

LS90SH

New Market Lane

LS98HB

Flax Place

LS96LQ

Harehills Lane

LS99NX

Aysgarth Drive

LS99AL

Oakham Way

LS90BH

Copperfield Terrace

LS99AP

Oakham Garth

LS90SY

Cavalier View

LS97HB

Brignall Garth

LS90NL

Rookwood Avenue

LS97NR

Lincoln Road

LS96HF

Sutherland Road

LS96AU

Bellbrooke Avenue

LS96EW

Clifton Grove

LS97SG

Cromwell Street

LS99NU

Temple View Road

LS98DB

Greenfield Road

LS98GN

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

LS97PT

Haslewood Drive

LS90NN

Rookwood Avenue

LS96RT

Kimberley Road

LS99DN

York Road

LS98PD

Cross Catherine Street

LS98JZ

The Spinney

LS99EZ

Ivy Grove

LS98QS

Easy Road

LS99NR

Londesboro Grove

LS97QW

Torre Close

LS98JA

Blayds Street

LS96JD

Nowell Lane

LS96DP

Sutherland Mount

LS99NW

Garton Avenue

LS97PW

Haslewood Square

LS90LX

Rookwood Road

LS90DX

Pontefract Lane

LS96TN

Torre Lane

LS90SE

Cross Green Court

Data Sources

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