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Ross-on-Wye

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About

Ross-on-Wye sits on a pronounced meander of the River Wye, which defines its eastern boundary. The town is known for its historic market character, with streets leading up from the river to a central church and square. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling farmland and wooded hills typical of the Wye Valley.

A notable local feature is the Prospect, a public garden on a high cliff offering views over the river's loop. The area's geography is marked by limestone outcrops and the river itself, which is a focus for boating and fishing. Agriculture in the parish includes hop yards and orchards, supporting the local cider production.

Area overview

On average Ross-on-Wye has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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-on-Wye is £45,336 per year. There are 4 schools in Ross-on-Wye: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ross-on-Wye is home to around 10,990 people, with a population density of about 1,228.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ross-on-Wye Population
10,990
Population density
1,228.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.84(-38%)
Shoplifting
12.01(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.92(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(-4%)
Public order
6.1(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,965
90.69%
Other White
673
6.12%
Other
62
0.56%
Other Asian
43
0.39%
Irish
34
0.31%
Total population: 10,988

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,754
29.66%
No qualifications
1,925
20.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,419
15.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,391
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
979
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 9,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,189
42.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,078
20.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
943
18.14%
Other social rented
572
11%
Social rents from council
235
4.52%
Total households: 5,199

Property prices in Ross-on-Wye

Median price£287,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £366K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Ross-on-Wye area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £770,000.

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-on-Wye over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£375,000£340
Semi-Detached34£296,500£281
Terraced32£220,000£285
Flats27£130,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ross-on-Wye

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,500£94,000£199,000£165,000
2017£252,750£104,000£194,000£157,500
2018£287,975£100,000£198,500£175,000
2019£288,750£120,000£221,000£180,000
2020£309,950£89,975£219,248£197,000
2021£320,000£120,000£236,000£179,250
2022£370,000£128,000£269,998£220,000
2023£369,000£126,500£285,000£225,000
2024£357,500£120,000£279,000£206,750
2025£370,000£115,000£289,000£228,000
2026£372,500£155,000£295,000£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£153£181£202
2017£235£186£204£210
2018£244£176£224£211
2019£254£184£237£222
2020£276£211£236£207
2021£291£185£265£215
2022£307£208£299£296
2023£319£214£310£286
2024£325£205£320£269
2025£332£213£299£274
2026£340£175£275£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ross-on-Wye in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ross-on-Wye

Is Ross-on-Wye safe?

Ross-on-Wye records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ross-on-Wye?

The median sale price in Ross-on-Wye is £287,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ross-on-Wye?

Ross-on-Wye has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ross-on-Wye?

Ross-on-Wye scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ross-on-Wye sits around rank 18,212 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-on-Wye?

The average household income in Ross-on-Wye is around £45,336 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Ross-on-Wye

HR95PX

Walford Road

HR95LE

Gloucester Road

HR95JG

Old Gloucester Road

HR95LY

Mablethorpe Place

HR95UW

Duxmere Drive

HR95PF

Walnut Tree Close

HR97AJ

Ledbury Road

HR97HD

Oaklands Court

HR97FP

Cantilupe Mews

HR97HQ

Verschoyle Gardens

HR95LB

Ross East

HR97HP

Fifth Avenue

HR97EJ

Brookfield Avenue

HR95AY

Archenfield Road

HR95AA

Old Gloucester Road

HR95HN

Church Street

HR95LL

Waterside

HR97YS

Wheatsheaf Rise

HR95NJ

Camp Road

HR97XN

Sandringham Close

HR95LN

Waterside

HR95JY

Eastfield Road

HR97GE

Millpond Street

HR97ZT

Bedford Way

HR97BB

Oak Road

HR97RW

Brookend Street

HR97XJ

Windsor Close

HR95BG

Hawthorne Lane

HR97RH

Foxglove Close

HR95YU

Bernard Hackett Court

HR97DG

Homs Road

HR95UQ

Corinium Road

HR95BP

Alton Road

HR97ES

Wall House Road

HR97EX

Springfield Road

HR97DY

Broad Street

HR97AD

Vines Yard

HR97BZ

Edde Cross Street

HR97BD

Court Road

HR95ND

Alton Road

HR95JL

Merrivale Lane

HR95BJ

Castle Meadow

HR97XF

Court Road

HR95JN

The Gresleys

HR97HT

Second Avenue

HR95GT

Penrice Mews

HR97HU

Abbots Close

HR97EQ

Brampton Street

HR95NR

Penyard Lane

HR95RL

Roman Way

HR95BE

The Shrubbery

HR95PD

Copse Cross Street

HR97AW

Rudhall Meadow

HR95UZ

The Arches

HR97QQ

Netherton Road

HR95PS

Tudor Street

HR97DF

Brixton Terrace

HR95QQ

Okell Drive

HR95JZ

Eastfield Road

HR95UR

Conde Close

HR95PA

Old Gloucester Road

HR95JS

Princess Way

HR97ET

Ledbury Road

HR95HT

St Marys Street

HR97XQ

Blenheim Close

HR97HR

Fourth Avenue

HR95UJ

Glevum Close

HR97XH

Chatsworth Close

HR95RS

Walford Road

HR97HA

Three Crosses Road

HR95UF

Watling Street

HR97AE

Corpus Christi Lane

HR95UP

Duxmere Drive

HR97BQ

Overross Close

HR97DW

Small Brook Road

HR95JW

Braby Place

HR95HG

High Street

HR97FX

Brampton Road

HR95NX

Market Place

HR97BW

Ashburton Industrial Estate

HR97FY

Edde Cross Street

HR95RW

Rowan Close

HR97DL

Cawdor

HR97BA

Over Ross Street

HR95AU

Redhill Road

HR97HS

Third Avenue

HR97DQ

Greytree Road

HR95LX

Penyard Villas

HR95UT

Falaise Close

HR95HZ

Royal Parade

HR95XA

The Roslins

HR97QD

Grammar School Close

HR97HL

Sixth Avenue

HR97BG

Ledbury Road

HR97QB

Cawdor Arch Road

HR97US

Netherton Road

HR99YF

Alton Road

HR97BL

Rudhall Close

HR95BT

Archenfield Road

HR97NL

Harefields

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.