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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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,400 up to £400,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached18£268,250£2,999
Flats7£125,000£2,315
Semi-Detached118£187,500£2,439
Terraced21£131,250£2,167

10 years median price trend in Richmond

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

All postcodes in Richmond

S138DE

Chadwick Road

S122AJ

Mansfield Road

S138AJ

Kilvington Road

S122FP

Foxwood Road

S122DS

Glenmore Croft

S138AA

Kilvington Crescent

S138QE

Richmond Road

S138NF

Ashbourne Road

S138QF

Ravenscroft Court

S138UD

Sundown Road

S138LS

Stradbroke Road

S122EE

Hollinsend Road

S138FF

Spinkhill Road

S138NA

Richmond Road

S138AY

Holbrook Drive

S122AA

City Road

S138LP

Richmond Place

S122FS

Newlands Drive

S138PB

Richmond

S122FA

Sharrard Close

S138AS

Woodrove Avenue

S138RJ

Smelterwood Drive

S138SP

Stradbroke Road

S138TP

Haigh Moor Walk

S138PJ

Ravenscroft Avenue

S138UL

Holmshaw Grove

S122BN

Hollybank Close

S138LQ

Stradbroke Avenue

S137BU

Haxby Close

S138QB

Glenholme Road

S122AP

Mansfield Road

S122ES

Frith Road

S138TS

Wenlock Street

S138LF

Hastilar Road South

S122BW

Hollybank Road

S138FJ

Richmond Hall Avenue

S138PH

Ravenscroft Road

S122BX

Hollybank Road

S138DT

Woodthorpe Road

S122FH

Foxwood Avenue

S138JA

Athelstan Close

S138LH

Mason Crescent

S138FR

Richmond Hall Road

S138RB

Smelter Wood Avenue

S122GZ

Wadsworth Drive

S138RD

Smelterwood Close

S138NJ

Parsley Hay Road

S122AN

Hurlfield Road

S138SN

Stradbroke Road

S122AZ

Woodhouse Road

S122DE

Holly Gardens

S138FP

Richmond Hall Drive

S138DQ

Audrey Road

S122SQ

Ridgeway Road

S138EY

Pickard Crescent

S137WT

Pit Lane

S122BE

Pleasant Road

S123GG

Richmond

S138FN

Richmond Hall Crescent

S138TZ

Bramley Lane

S138RL

Smelterwood Drive

S122HB

Mayflower Court

S138PP

Ravenscroft Crescent

S138EX

Pickard Drive

S138SF

Stradbroke Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.