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LS9 6HL

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Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

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Overview

Postcode LS9 6HL is located in a major urban area, within the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Burmantofts area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burmantofts is £37,363 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 1.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harehills Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Burmantofts has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Burmantofts has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45%

Approximately 45.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Burmantofts is £37,363 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from LS9 6HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Burmantofts near LS9 6HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS9 6HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHarehills ParkLargeWalking directions to Harehills Park
0.1 miNowell Mount Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Nowell Mount Playing Fields
0.2 miTorre CrescentSmallWalking directions to Torre Crescent

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
8,541.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.81(+162%)
Other theft
13.92(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.92(-3%)
Public order
13.92(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.81(+49%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
42.9%
African
66
18.38%
Other Asian
24
6.69%
Caribbean
21
5.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
5.85%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
26.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
25.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.6%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
28.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
25.17%
Other social rented
25
16.56%
Owns with a mortgage
23
15.23%
Owns outright
17
11.26%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £185K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached24£195,000£222
Detached2£194,500£199
Flats47£142,000£243
Terraced101£135,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,228£88,500£73,000
2017£141,500£127,500£109,000£77,000
2018£138,000£124,500£114,950£80,000
2019£157,500£149,748£121,000£88,500
2020£170,000£137,500£125,000£97,000
2021£180,000£140,750£140,000£107,000
2022£281,500£149,000£168,253£118,000
2023£89,000£180,000£146,000£122,500
2024£162,450£183,000£130,000
2025£247,000£155,500£185,000£134,500
2026£230,000£137,500£197,500£156,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£123£90
2017£129£243£130£96
2018£144£226£133£97
2019£121£251£146£111
2020£165£250£152£117
2021£254£245£173£129
2022£235£240£186£149
2023£330£187£146
2024£306£223£160
2025£221£250£208£157
2026£177£256£228£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 6HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 6HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202623, Nowell Crescent, Leeds, LS9 6HNTerracedFreehold£121,000
26 Feb 202617, Nowell Crescent, Leeds, LS9 6HNTerracedFreehold£183,000
19 Nov 202520, Nowell Crescent, Leeds, LS9 6HNTerracedFreehold£135,000
16 Jan 2026444, Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6HJOtherFreehold£150,000
20 Feb 202631, Nowell Mount, Leeds, LS9 6HPTerracedFreehold£103,000

Schools

In the LS9 6HL postcode area, located within Burmantofts, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS9 6HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryVictoria Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCo-op Academy BrownhillAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryTrinity Academy LeedsFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS9 6HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS9 6HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo Local422-424 Harehills Lane, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6HUWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miHarehills Mini Mart511 Harehills Lane, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6LQWalking directions to Harehills Mini Mart
0.2 miIcelandTorre Lane, Leeds, LS9 6TNWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLupton Stores141 Lupton Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6HQWalking directions to Lupton Stores
0.3 miAsdaHarehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6DTWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS9 6HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Anthony Farley

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Hilary Benn

Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds SouthE14001323
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BurmantoftsE02002394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 065CE01011348
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS9 6HL

Is LS9 6HL (Burmantofts) safe?

The area around LS9 6HL records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS9 6HL?

The median sale price around LS9 6HL in Burmantofts is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS9 6HL?

There are 19 schools close to LS9 6HL, including Victoria Primary Academy (Good), Co-op Academy Brownhill (Good) and Trinity Academy Leeds. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS9 6HL?

LS9 6HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS9 6HL (Burmantofts) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS9 6HL is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Anthony Farley (Labour Party).