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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 84 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
84
Deprivation level
5/10
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
40.21(+5%)
Shoplifting
23.97(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.95(+32%)
Public order
10.82(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.54(+33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,454
89.07%
Other White
300
7.74%
Other
28
0.72%
Irish
13
0.34%
Other Asian
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Ross East area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £557,000.

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
Detached16£405,500
Flats18£115,000
Semi-Detached17£298,000
Terraced8£218,500

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

HR99FW

Alton Road

HR95JG

Old Gloucester Road

HR95LH

Ross East

HR95LN

Waterside

HR97ZS

Bedford Way

HR95AT

Coach Lane

HR95LJ

Woodview Lane

HR95SR

Copse Cross Street

HR97GY

Henry Street

HR95LS

Ryefield Road

HR95NB

Alton Road Industrial Estate

HR95NN

Alton Street

HR95NW

Alton Grove

HR97DX

Ross East

HR95RS

Walford Road

HR95NA

Gloucester Road

HR95JX

Merrivale Road

HR95PW

Gloucester Road

HR97AF

The Close

HR99AH

Alton Road

HR95GL

Penyard Lane

HR95GT

Penrice Mews

HR95JQ

Chase Mews

HR95DE

Gloucester Road

HR95JZ

Eastfield Road

HR99ZS

Alton Road

HR95LB

Ross East

HR95NU

Market Place

HR95AD

Alton Street

HR95JH

Chase Road

HR97WH

Smallbrook Gardens

HR95AQ

Kent Avenue

HR95NP

Chase Side

HR97NE

The Mead

HR95SS

Walford Road

HR95BP

Alton Road

HR95LP

Alton Close

HR95NL

Milton Terrace

HR95QG

Woodmeadow Road

HR97AB

Crofts Lane

HR95HA

Ross East

HR95JY

Eastfield Road

HR97GE

Millpond Street

HR95LY

Mablethorpe Place

HR95WH

Channing Mews

HR95JF

Merrivale Lane

HR95JU

Merrivale Crescent

HR97DY

Broad Street

HR99GG

Ross East

HR95LA

Ross East

HR95PY

Walford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.