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About

Richmond ward lies in the southern part of Sheffield, primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing and local community amenities. The ward includes neighbourhoods such as Richmond and Lowedges, featuring a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Its landscape is shaped by its position on the city's fringe, with streets following the gentle contours of the land.

A notable local feature is the large Lowedges shopping precinct, which serves as a community hub. The area is bordered by open green spaces like Graves Park to the north and the rural edges of the Peak District to the south, offering a direct transition from city to countryside. Transport links connect it to Sheffield city centre and beyond via several main roads.

Area overview

On average Richmond has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Richmond is £41,258 per year. There are 6 schools in Richmond: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Richmond is home to around 18,792 people, with a population density of about 3,721.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Richmond Population
18,792
Population density
3,721.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.27(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.57(+65%)
Shoplifting
16.76(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.24(+42%)
Public order
10.75(+22%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,516
87.89%
Other White
419
2.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
286
1.52%
African
255
1.36%
Pakistani
212
1.13%
Total population: 18,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,966
25.69%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,149
20.4%
Level 3 (A level)
2,592
16.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,280
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,833
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 15,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,794
33.36%
Owns with a mortgage
2,546
30.4%
Social rents from council
1,305
15.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
856
10.22%
Other social rented
726
8.67%
Total households: 8,376

Property prices in Richmond

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,400 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Richmond 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 Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£130,000
Detached20£263,750
Semi-Detached116£184,750
Terraced28£141,250

10 years median price trend in Richmond

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.