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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 average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Richmond is £41,267 per year. There are 5 schools in Richmond: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
23.9%
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

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £220K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,400 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£268,250£278
Semi-Detached128£190,000£232
Terraced21£131,000£204
Flats10£127,500£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Richmond

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,750£97,750£115,000£104,500
2017£195,000£98,750£124,975£87,500
2018£175,000£87,500£124,950£95,500
2019£196,498£82,500£138,000£110,000
2020£180,000£113,000£140,000£117,000
2021£200,500£105,000£151,250£115,000
2022£230,000£120,825£170,000£138,750
2023£250,000£110,000£175,000£135,000
2024£250,000£105,000£180,000£132,500
2025£250,000£125,000£180,000£140,000
2026£254,500£130,000£195,000£133,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Richmond.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£185£140£119
2017£192£160£145£114
2018£197£154£151£124
2019£186£154£155£134
2020£205£167£168£138
2021£225£177£183£150
2022£257£201£211£176
2023£250£189£210£168
2024£277£157£209£188
2025£275£210£220£191
2026£289£221£235£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Richmond.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Richmond in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sheffield district.

Band A£1,673
Band B£1,952
Band C£2,231
Band D£2,510
Band E£3,068
Band F£3,626
Band G£4,184
Band H£5,020

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Richmond ward.

Local councillors

Jack Byrom

Richmond - Elected 7 May 2026

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