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About

Richmond ward covers a large rural area in the northern part of North Yorkshire. It includes the historic market town of Richmond itself, situated on a prominent hill above the River Swale. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, the valleys of the Swale and its tributaries, and sections of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and local services centred on the town.

The town's Norman castle, founded in 1071, remains a dominant landmark overlooking the river gorge. A unique network of narrow, hidden alleys known as 'wynds' connects the market place to the riverbank below. The area includes surrounding villages and hamlets, such as Marske and Hudswell, which contribute to its primarily agricultural character. The ward functions as a key service hub for the surrounding, sparsely populated dales.

Area overview

On average Richmond has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Richmond is £49,317 per year. The median sale price in Richmond is £265,000 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £342,500. There are 5 schools in Richmond: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Richmond is home to around 8,079 people, with a population density of about 792.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Richmond Population
8,079
Population density
792.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.98(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.38(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-54%)
Public order
3.47(-61%)
Shoplifting
2.35(-73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,751
95.94%
Other White
108
1.34%
Irish
42
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.31%
Other
25
0.31%
Total population: 8,079

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,566
37.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
16.03%
No qualifications
1,049
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,702
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
880
22.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
14.58%
Social rents from council
375
9.66%
Other social rented
194
5%
Total households: 3,881

Property prices in Richmond

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £277
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £203K – £343K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,185,000.

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
Detached28£382,500£311
Semi-Detached36£252,500£269
Flats10£202,500£226
Terraced29£200,000£268

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£295,000£154,250£185,000£215,000
2017£294,950£151,475£185,000£172,000
2018£335,000£167,000£175,000£165,000
2019£375,000£155,250£188,000£148,000
2020£310,000£169,500£187,500£153,500
2021£376,000£187,000£207,713£180,500
2022£364,525£225,000£250,000£187,000
2023£363,000£140,000£222,500£190,625
2024£403,000£130,000£236,750£198,500
2025£345,000£205,000£240,000£205,000
2026£422,500£191,000£267,500£187,248
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£211£179£182£202
2017£232£183£193£203
2018£226£205£186£186
2019£252£221£200£178
2020£252£188£204£180
2021£259£204£214£202
2022£276£192£249£216
2023£283£224£240£216
2024£292£184£251£215
2025£312£231£254£220
2026£320£265£262£301
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 North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

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