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LS9 8SS

Plaid Row

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

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Detailed insights for LS9 8SS

Overview

Postcode LS9 8SS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
73.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.2%

Approximately 73.2% 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 30 ft away from LS9 8SS.

Flood risk

No risk

East End Park & Richmond Hill near LS9 8SS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS9 8SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
125
Population density
1,021.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.89(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.1(+41%)
Other theft
11.62(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.62(-19%)
Public order
11.62(+32%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
58
46.03%
Other White
21
16.67%
African
11
8.73%
Other
11
8.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
5.56%
Total population: 126

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
32
32.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
24.74%
Level 3 (A level)
13
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
9.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 97

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
36
64.29%
Owns outright
6
10.71%
Owns with a mortgage
5
8.93%
Social rents from council
5
8.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
5.36%
Total households: 56

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 8SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 2025Flat 7, Axis, 32, York Road, Leeds, LS9 8SYFlatsLeasehold£182,700
28 Jul 2025Flat 14, Axis, 32, York Road, Leeds, LS9 8SYFlatsLeasehold£253,350
16 Jul 2025Flat 10, Axis, 32, York Road, Leeds, LS9 8SYFlatsLeasehold£278,600
26 Jun 2025Flat 48, Axis, 32, York Road, Leeds, LS9 8SYFlatsLeasehold£202,500
03 Jun 2025Flat 20, Axis, 32, York Road, Leeds, LS9 8SYFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the LS9 8SS postcode area, located within East End Park & Richmond Hill, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS9 8SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEbor Gardens Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLeeds College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS9 8SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalSt Cecilia Street, Leeds, LS2 7BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miMINA Supermarket68 - 72 Lincoln Green Road, Leeds, LS9 7SUWalking directions to MINA Supermarket
0.3 miHeron Foods101 Lincoln Green Road, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7SRWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miFreshways75 Lincoln Green Road, Leeds, LS9 7SRWalking directions to Freshways
0.3 miCity StoreSt Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BLWalking directions to City Store

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 8SS, 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 075EE01033021
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS9 8SS

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

The area around LS9 8SS records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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 8SS?

The median sale price around LS9 8SS 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 8SS?

There are 20 schools close to LS9 8SS, including Ebor Gardens Primary Academy (Good), Leeds College of Music and St Peter's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS9 8SS?

The closest station to LS9 8SS is Leeds, about 1,455 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS9 8SS?

LS9 8SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,845 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.