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LS9 8BR

Cotton Street

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

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Detailed insights for LS9 8BR

Overview

Postcode LS9 8BR 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 East End Park & Richmond Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £44,238 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
86.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

86.1%

Approximately 86.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £44,238 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from LS9 8BR.

Flood risk

No risk

East End Park & Richmond Hill near LS9 8BR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS9 8BR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS9 8BR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLeeds Lock and DamSmallWalking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam
0.2 miBow Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Bow Street Park
0.2 miParish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park)SmallWalking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park)

Area Profile

Population
589
Population density
9,736 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.4(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.89(-31%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(+10%)
Other theft
4.95(-26%)
Burglary
4.33(-15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
491
83.22%
Other White
25
4.24%
African
18
3.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
1.53%
Other Asian
7
1.19%
Total population: 590

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
417
71.9%
No qualifications
47
8.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
7.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
3.45%
Total 16+ residents: 580

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
84.81%
Owns outright
5
6.33%
Owns with a mortgage
2
2.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
2.53%
Other social rented
1
1.27%
Total households: 79

Property prices in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burmantofts & Richmond Hill 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 Burmantofts & Richmond Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£194,500£2,137
Flats43£140,000£2,569
Semi-Detached20£193,000£2,399
Terraced103£136,000£1,777

10 year median price trend in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026319, Gateway East, Marsh Lane, Leeds, LS9 8AUFlatsLeasehold£177,000
17 Jun 2025301, Gateway East, Marsh Lane, Leeds, LS9 8AUFlatsLeasehold£92,000
21 Mar 2025211, Gateway East, Marsh Lane, Leeds, LS9 8AUFlatsLeasehold£111,000
20 Mar 2025303, Gateway East, Marsh Lane, Leeds, LS9 8AUFlatsLeasehold£120,000
08 Dec 2025509, Gateway East, Marsh Lane, Leeds, LS9 8AYFlatsLeasehold£142,500

Schools

In the LS9 8BR postcode area, located within East End Park & Richmond Hill, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS9 8BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMount St Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLeeds College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryThe Ruth Gorse AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS9 8BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS9 8BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local Gateway ExpressEast Street, Leeds, LS9 8DAWalking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express
0.3 miCity StoreSt Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BLWalking directions to City Store
0.3 miCo-op Food44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalSt Cecilia Street, Leeds, LS2 7BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCostcutter On The GoCentral Bus Station, Leeds, LS2 7HUWalking directions to Costcutter On The Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 8BR, 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)East End Park & Richmond HillE02002404
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 075FE01033033
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS9 8BR

Is LS9 8BR (East End Park & Richmond Hill) safe?

The area around LS9 8BR records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near LS9 8BR?

The median sale price around LS9 8BR in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £150,000 (about £2,059 per square metre) based on 168 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS9 8BR?

There are 17 schools close to LS9 8BR, including Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Good), Leeds College of Music and The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS9 8BR?

The closest station to LS9 8BR is Leeds, about 1,127 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS9 8BR?

LS9 8BR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.