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About

Ross North ward lies within the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, situated on a sandstone cliff overlooking a pronounced meander of the River Wye. The area encompasses the town's central and northern sections, featuring a mix of residential streets, local shopping areas, and community facilities. Its topography slopes down from higher ground towards the river valley below.

The ward includes the town's historic market house and a section of the distinctive 17th-century Prospect, a public garden offering views over the river bend. Residential character varies from older properties near the centre to more modern developments on the northern fringes, serving as a primary residential area for the town's population.

Area overview

On average Ross North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ross North is £45,336 per year. There are 2 schools in Ross North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ross North is home to around 3,647 people, with a population density of about 1,255.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ross North Population
3,647
Population density
1,255.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.81(+26%)
Shoplifting
36.19(+316%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.56(+91%)
Public order
15.9(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.63(+114%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,295
90.32%
Other White
231
6.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
17
0.47%
Other
16
0.44%
Total population: 3,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
793
26.52%
No qualifications
630
21.07%
Level 3 (A level)
477
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
455
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
349
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 2,990

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
663
41.26%
Owns with a mortgage
385
23.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
15.43%
Other social rented
159
9.89%
Social rents from council
104
6.47%
Total households: 1,607

Property prices in Ross North

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £340K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Ross North area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ross North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£365,000£331
Semi-Detached16£287,500£277
Terraced14£211,500£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ross North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£83,000£194,250£118,000
2017£250,000£85,000£188,250£129,800
2018£270,000£89,500£190,000£147,000
2019£282,500£105,000£236,500£150,000
2020£295,995£90,000£218,000£155,000
2021£320,000£83,975£224,995£162,500
2022£335,000£98,000£240,000£215,000
2023£360,000£116,750£272,500£212,500
2024£350,000£112,500£285,000£190,000
2025£355,000£93,500£275,000£225,000
2026£375,000£280,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£234£170£192
2017£233£179£202£199
2018£233£190£226£212
2019£247£167£209£244
2020£271£310£229£184
2021£291£247£281£218
2022£307£242£314£331
2023£316£281£305£325
2024£325£181£289£267
2025£316£322£268£281
2026£344£270£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ross North

Is Ross North safe?

Ross North records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ross North?

The median sale price in Ross North is £285,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ross North?

Ross North has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ross North?

Ross North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ross North sits around rank 18,127 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ross North?

The average household income in Ross North is around £45,336 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ross North?

Ross North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Bartrum (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Ross North

HR97XL

Berkeley Close

HR97QQ

Netherton Road

HR97YS

Wheatsheaf Rise

HR97XE

Court Road

HR97XD

Court Road

HR97HQ

Verschoyle Gardens

HR97GR

Beamhouse Drive

HR97HP

Fifth Avenue

HR97XJ

Windsor Close

HR97DR

Quarry Close

HR97BL

Rudhall Close

HR97WW

Turbit Close

HR97EH

Brampton Road

HR97AY

Brookfield Road

HR97WU

Frillbank Road

HR97GG

Old Tannery Way

HR97XW

Woburn Close

HR97BA

Over Ross Street

HR97GU

Saddlers Rise

HR97AJ

Ledbury Road

HR97GA

Bell Place

HR97XF

Court Road

HR97JP

Backney View

HR97EX

Springfield Road

HR97HJ

Sixth Avenue

HR97GH

Owens Lane

HR97HU

Abbots Close

HR97AU

Over Ross Street

HR97FX

Brampton Road

HR97US

Netherton Road

HR97HW

Sixth Avenue

HR97XX

Bluebell Close

HR97EN

Brookfield Avenue

HR97YU

Aachen Close

HR97BG

Ledbury Road

HR97HN

Sixth Avenue Close

HR97BN

Overross Farm

HR97QG

Netherton Road

HR97EP

Brampton Close

HR97HB

Three Crosses Road

HR97AW

Rudhall Meadow

HR97GX

The Walled Garden

HR97JT

Blackthorn Close

HR97EU

Mayhill Road

HR97XZ

Oak Tree Rise

HR97HY

Brampton Road

HR97WR

Saxon Avenue

HR97HS

Third Avenue

HR97BH

Tanyard Lane

HR97HT

Second Avenue

HR97AQ

Station Street

HR97AT

Over Ross Street

HR97ES

Wall House Road

HR97ER

Berryfield Place

HR97HL

Sixth Avenue

HR97XQ

Blenheim Close

HR97AX

Checkley Close

HR97XS

Brookmead

HR97GD

Kings Close

HR97DP

Brampton Road

HR97DN

Cawdor

HR97HH

Verschoyle Gardens

HR97GQ

Abbotts Close

HR97BQ

Overross Close

HR97AZ

Mount Pleasant

HR97BE

Ledbury Road

HR97EW

Brampton Avenue

HR97EQ

Brampton Street

HR97YJ

Archangel Close

HR97EY

Hill View Road

HR97DT

River View

HR97XH

Chatsworth Close

HR97WP

Starling Road

HR97TL

Ross North

HR97GS

Cordwainers Lane

HR97EJ

Brookfield Avenue

HR97XP

Ashburton Road

HR97EL

Brookfield Road

HR97AS

Over Ross Street

HR97HX

First Avenue

HR97RN

Primrose Close

HR97RL

Orchid Close

HR97YE

Three Crosses Road

HR97BD

Court Road

HR97WT

Fantail Crescent

HR97RJ

Honeysuckle Close

HR97XB

Court Road

HR97DS

River View

HR97DL

Cawdor

HR97BP

The Orchard

HR97WS

Swallow Road

HR97HE

Oaklands

HR97JS

Willow Brook

HR97HD

Oaklands Court

HR97YR

Dragoon Road

HR97WQ

Jacobin Lane

HR97RH

Foxglove Close

HR97ET

Ledbury Road

HR97GF

Harness Walk

HR97QJ

Gatsford Pitch

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.