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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 123 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
123
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
53.21(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.52(+71%)
Shoplifting
22.03(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.13(+43%)
Public order
12.08(+35%)
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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 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
Detached23£250,000
Flats11£112,500
Semi-Detached98£187,000
Terraced22£141,250

10 years median price trend in Richmond

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

All postcodes in Richmond

S122EJ

Hollinsend Road

S122EQ

Stanhope Road

S122JL

Seagrave Crescent

S138EJ

Hastilar Road South

S138RJ

Smelterwood Drive

S138TH

Richmond Avenue

S122DP

Carpenter Croft

S122GQ

Ridgehill Avenue

S122JU

Crossland Place

S137WT

Pit Lane

S138PF

Ravenscroft Road

S122EU

Hollinsend Place

S122GB

Newlands Avenue

S138PJ

Ravenscroft Avenue

S138PQ

Ravenscroft Crescent

S138RU

Stradbroke Close

S138SG

Stradbroke Drive

S122GT

Alnwick Drive

S138DU

Woodthorpe Road

S138FF

Spinkhill Road

S138JZ

Richmond Farm Mews

S122BX

Hollybank Road

S122GN

Ridgehill Avenue

S123DJ

Jaunty Lane

S138EE

Fishponds Road West

S122GJ

Ridgehill Grove

S122HD

Crossland Drive

S138JF

Birklands Avenue

S138LR

Stradbroke Road

S138FZ

Aughton Crescent

S138RW

Stradbroke Crescent

S138UJ

Holmshaw Drive

S122DA

Holly Grove

S137BE

Normanton Grove

S137BG

Linley Lane

S138AN

Harthill Road

S138AR

Woodrove Avenue

S138AW

Holbrook Road

S138FJ

Richmond Hall Avenue

S138FQ

Richmond Hall Road

S138LW

Richmond Road

S138RD

Smelterwood Close

S122BF

Mansfield Drive

S122JE

Welwyn Close

S138AH

Kilvington Road

S138FN

Richmond Hall Crescent

S122DJ

Dominoe Grove

S122DL

Wadsworth Road

S138GA

Aughton Close

S122AQ

Mansfield Road

S122GD

Croft Road

S129BS

Pit Lane

S137BT

Normanton Spring Court

S138TE

Richmond Road

S122AN

Hurlfield Road

S122BP

Hollybank Crescent

S138AZ

Mosborough Road

S138LJ

Mason Crescent

S138TX

Bramley Hall Road

S138UB

Sundown Place

S122FE

Sharrard Grove

S123DL

Jaunty Lane

S138JB

Athelstan Road

S138RF

Smelter Wood Crescent

S138UE

Sundown Road

Data Sources

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