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About

Ross East ward encompasses the eastern portion of the market town of Ross-on-Wye, situated within a pronounced meander of the River Wye. The area includes residential neighbourhoods extending towards the A40, blending older housing stock with more modern developments. The ward's topography slopes from higher ground down towards the river, offering views across the water to the woodlands on the opposite bank.

The ward contains part of the town's historic core, including the prominent Prospect, a public garden providing a notable vantage point over the river's loop. Local infrastructure centres on serving the community, with schools and shops integrated within the residential streets. The river itself forms a clear physical boundary, with the town's recreation ground located along its banks in this sector.

Area overview

On average Ross East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ross East is £45,336 per year. There are 1 schools in Ross East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ross East is home to around 3,880 people, with a population density of about 954.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ross East Population
3,880
Population density
954 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.37(-3%)
Shoplifting
29.64(+241%)
Public order
12.63(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.37(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,454
89.07%
Other White
300
7.74%
Other
28
0.72%
Other Asian
13
0.34%
Irish
13
0.34%
Total population: 3,878

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,070
32.03%
No qualifications
722
21.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
478
14.31%
Level 3 (A level)
455
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
322
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 3,341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
829
43.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
411
21.35%
Owns with a mortgage
345
17.92%
Other social rented
192
9.97%
Social rents from council
76
3.95%
Total households: 1,925

Property prices in Ross East

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £296,500 in Ross East area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ross East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ross East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£298,500
Terraced14£226,000
Flats20£108,500
Detached24£420,000

10 years median price trend in Ross East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross East.

All postcodes in Ross East

HR95JU

Merrivale Crescent

HR97AF

The Close

HR95QQ

Okell Drive

HR95NY

Ross East

HR97NL

Harefields

HR95LZ

North Road

HR97FW

Station Street

HR95JG

Old Gloucester Road

HR95AD

Alton Street

HR95BU

Gloucester Road

HR95AN

Eastfield Road

HR95AG

Alton Street

HR95AW

The Avenue

HR97ZS

Bedford Way

HR97GE

Millpond Street

HR95GD

Gloucester Road

HR97AN

Cantilupe Road

HR97AG

Station Street

HR95NR

Penyard Lane

HR95JF

Merrivale Lane

HR95LL

Waterside

HR99AH

Alton Road

HR95JN

The Gresleys

HR95LA

Ross East

HR95LY

Mablethorpe Place

HR95DD

Ryefield Road

HR95LJ

Woodview Lane

HR95NH

Camp Road

HR95LN

Waterside

HR95NB

Alton Road Industrial Estate

HR97NG

Hildersley Rise

HR95NS

Ross East

HR95DB

Walford Road

HR95AE

Alton Street

HR95AA

Old Gloucester Road

HR95LP

Alton Close

HR95NL

Milton Terrace

HR95LH

Ross East

HR97NJ

Hildersley Close

HR97NH

Ross East

HR95JE

Alton Road

HR95JQ

Chase Mews

HR95PB

Old Gloucester Road

HR95AH

Kent Avenue

HR97FP

Cantilupe Mews

HR95JH

Chase Road

HR95LX

Penyard Villas

HR95AL

Kent Avenue

HR95PY

Walford Road

HR95NG

Alton Road

HR95SS

Walford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.