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Burmantofts

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Leeds / Burmantofts

About

Burmantofts is an inner-city area located east of Leeds city center. It is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses and modern apartment blocks. The area is known for its industrial history, particularly the former Burmantofts Pottery, which produced ceramics in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, remnants of this heritage can still be seen in local street names and architecture.

The area is well-connected to the city center via major roads like the A64 and public transport links. Nearby amenities include the St James’s University Hospital and the University of Leeds campus. Green spaces like Fearnville Park provide recreational options for residents. Burmantofts has undergone regeneration in recent years, with new housing developments aimed at improving the area’s appeal.

Area overview

On average Burmantofts has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burmantofts is £28,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Burmantofts: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burmantofts Population
7,647
Population density
7,108.2 per km²

Demographics

British
2,942
38.46%
African
1,769
23.12%
Other White
628
8.21%
Pakistani
343
4.48%
Other
331
4.33%
Total population: 7,650

Housing

Social rents from council
1,121
34.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,035
32.07%
Owns with a mortgage
395
12.24%
Owns outright
390
12.09%
Other social rented
215
6.66%
Total households: 3,227

Property prices in Burmantofts

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Burmantofts area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £195,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£55,500
Semi-Detached7£168,000
Terraced45£120,000

10 years price trend in Burmantofts

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.