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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 224 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
224
Deprivation level
10/10
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
109.79(+152%)
Public order
20.54(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.28(+127%)
Vehicle crime
17.32(+210%)
Other theft
17.28(+160%)
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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,375 up to £439,500.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£247,000
Flats52£149,000
Semi-Detached19£175,000
Terraced91£138,000

10 years median price trend in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.