Richmond Croft is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 9BA is located in the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Croft, Leeds, LS9 9BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 9HN, LS9 9HS, LS9 9HQ, LS9 8PF, LS9 8NJ, LS9 9JG, LS9 9JE, LS9 9HH, LS9 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS9 9BA is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 43.9% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 56.1% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS9 9BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.3% | 50.2% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 22.1% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 17.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 51.2% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 26.8% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS9 9BA this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 34.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 7.4% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 27.9% | 20.2% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.8% | 58.3% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 8.5% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 64.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 64.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 65.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Croft was 193.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% lower than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Croft has the 51st highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 456th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Richmond Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-24 | £156,890 |
| 4 Richmond Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2017-04-13 | £136,273 |
| 4 Richmond Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,995 | 2001-07-13 | £154,546 |
| 1 Richmond Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-04-06 | £143,734 |
| 3 Richmond Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1998-03-23 | £185,862 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS9 9BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond Hill Academy Clark Lane , LS9 8PN | 1out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy Ebor Gardens Primary Academy , LS9 7PY | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Catholic Primary School Torre Road , LS9 7QL | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds Cromwell Street , Burmantofts LS9 7SG | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 1,256 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 926 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Crescent | Anchor Trust Restaurant, Hampton Crescent | 282 yd | |
| Wezy's | 5 East Park Road, Burmantofts | 354 yd | |
| Vincents Cafe | 4 Berking Avenue, Burmantofts | 364 yd | |
| Early Bird Cafe | 67 - 69 Easy Road, Cross Green | 413 yd | |
| Complete Woman CIC | Mayfair House, Shannon Street | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Centre (Tuesday Club) | The Irish Centre, York Road | 397 yd | |
| Edmund House Club | Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 412 yd | |
| East Leeds Community Sports And Social Club | 81 Easy Road, Cross Green | 413 yd | |
| The Hope Inn | 74 York Road, Leeds | 474 yd | |
| The Irish Centre | York Road, Leeds | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Bites | 84 Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 161 yd | |
| Princess Fisheries | 84A Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 161 yd | |
| China Express | 2 Clark Road, Cross Green | 309 yd | |
| Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop) | Temple View Grove, Burmantofts | 379 yd | |
| Georges Pizza | 81 - 83 Ellerby Lane, Cross Green | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Shopping Mart | 9A Upper Accommodation Road, Richmond Hill | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 The Boulevard, Hunslet | 995 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 101 Lincoln Green Road, Burmantofts | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Leeds Arlfc (Easy Road) CLARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Richmond Hill Recreation Centre (Closed) Pontefract Lane | 347 yd | |
| The Leeds Irish Centre YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Leodis Gym EASY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| The Gym (Leeds York Road) York Road | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Ellerby Lane SPRING CLOSE GARDENS | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Star Fitness (Closed) Glenthorpe Crescent | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Mount St Mary'S Catholic High School ELLERBY ROAD | 554 yd | |
| Ebor Gardens Community Centre Haslewood Drive | 646 yd | |
| East Leeds Arlfc (Snake Lane) CROSS GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.