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About

Ross West ward covers the western part of the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, situated within a pronounced meander of the River Wye. The area includes a mix of residential streets, local shopping areas, and community facilities. Its topography slopes down towards the river, with some streets offering views across the water towards the surrounding Herefordshire countryside.

The ward contains several notable landmarks, including the parish church of St. Mary's with its distinctive spire. A network of footpaths provides access to the riverbank and the town's historic wharf area. Local governance and services are centered here, with the area functioning as a key part of the town's daily life and administrative functions.

Area overview

On average Ross West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ross West is £45,336 per year. There are 1 schools in Ross West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ross West is home to around 3,464 people, with a population density of about 1,752.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ross West Population
3,464
Population density
1,752.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.3(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.27(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.41(+73%)
Public order
7.51(+23%)
Other theft
6.35(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,216
92.81%
Other White
141
4.07%
Other Asian
18
0.52%
Other
18
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.38%
Total population: 3,465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
891
30.17%
No qualifications
573
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
486
16.46%
Level 3 (A level)
459
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
307
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 2,953

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
696
41.8%
Owns with a mortgage
348
20.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
17%
Other social rented
221
13.27%
Social rents from council
55
3.3%
Total households: 1,665

Property prices in Ross West

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Ross West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ross West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£366,000
Flats6£120,250
Semi-Detached6£250,000
Terraced5£228,000

10 years median price trend in Ross West

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

All postcodes in Ross West

HR95UU

Tintern Close

HR97EA

Broad Street

HR95UA

Sycamore Close

HR95BG

Hawthorne Lane

HR97GB

Broad Street

Data Sources

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