Burmantofts and Richmond Hill form an inner‑east ward of Leeds, sitting a short distance from Leeds city centre and close to the line of the River Aire and major rail routes. The area mixes Victorian terraces and twentieth‑century social housing with pockets of light industry and retail; historically Burmantofts was known for its pottery and architectural faience, which left a visible mark on local building materials and heritage.
Today the neighbourhood is culturally diverse, with lively community groups, independent shops and places of worship reflecting long‑standing South Asian and other migrant communities, alongside ongoing regeneration efforts to tackle economic challenges and improve housing and services. That combination of industrial legacy, close‑in city location and strong local networks gives the area a distinctive, evolving character.
Postcode districts covering Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 1.9 miles3 km
- Bradford 10.6 miles17 km
- York 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Huddersfield 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Doncaster 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Wakefield 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Harrogate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Halifax 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Barnsley 16 miles25.8 km
- Castleford 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Morley 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Dewsbury 8.7 miles14 km
Neighbouring places
- Gipton & Harehills Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hunslet & Riverside Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Temple Newsam Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Leeds Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Little London & Woodhouse Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Killingbeck & Seacroft Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chapel Allerton Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Beeston & Holbeck Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Roundhay Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Middleton Park Ward 3 miles4.7 km
- Headingley & Hyde Park Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Rothwell Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
LS9 7SX, LS9 6NB, LS9 7ET, LS9 7EY, LS9 6HU, LS9 7JX, LS9 6JW, LS9 7SH, LS9 8FW … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 8.1 miles13 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Leeds Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cross Gates Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Ad
- Hyatt House Leeds 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dakota Leeds 5 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Met Hotel Leeds 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre Armouries 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Quebecs 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Clayton Hotel Leeds 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Queens Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ibis Styles Leeds Centre Arena 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
Schools in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- All Saint's Richmond Hill C of E Primary School Primary
- Co-op Academy Brownhill Primary
- Co-op Academy Leeds Secondary
- Ebor Gardens Primary Academy Primary
- Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Secondary
- Richmond Hill Academy Primary
- St Patrick Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Victoria Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Elland Road Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 4 miles6.4 km
- Saw Wood Forest 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Stanley Library Library 5.6 miles9 km
- Spring Wood Forest 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Outwood Library Library 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km