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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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-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
52
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
25.2(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(+15%)
Shoplifting
9.37(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-6%)
Public order
5.91(-3%)
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

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Ross-on-Wye area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ross-on-Wye 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-on-Wye over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£372,500
Flats25£110,000
Semi-Detached41£287,000
Terraced25£220,000

10 years median price trend in Ross-on-Wye

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.

All postcodes in Ross-on-Wye

HR95HP

Church Row

HR95DH

Ross East

HR99YF

Alton Road

HR97GX

The Walled Garden

HR95LW

Park Walk

HR97BG

Ledbury Road

HR97XZ

Oak Tree Rise

HR95GD

Gloucester Road

HR95HB

Old Maids Walk

HR95JJ

Alton Street

HR95PB

Old Gloucester Road

HR97GR

Beamhouse Drive

HR97HL

Sixth Avenue

HR97HP

Fifth Avenue

HR97ZR

Twickenham Close

HR95UP

Duxmere Drive

HR95WA

Chase Industrial Estate

HR97BP

The Orchard

HR97BY

Wye Street

HR97DS

River View

HR97YS

Ross North

HR95AB

Alton Street

HR95JA

Wilton Road

HR95PR

Chapel Road

HR97ES

Wall House Road

HR97WS

Swallow Road

HR95AH

Kent Avenue

HR97HY

Brampton Road

HR95UL

Vectis Close

HR97AD

Vines Yard

HR97ER

Berryfield Place

HR95AJ

Sussex Avenue

HR95JD

Three Choirs Close

HR95NR

Penyard Lane

HR95UN

Duxmere Drive

HR97AQ

Station Street

HR97ED

Broad Street

HR97FW

Station Street

HR97GD

Kings Close

HR97GU

Saddlers Rise

HR97RL

Orchid Close

HR97ZT

Bedford Way

HR95JE

Alton Road

HR97AZ

Mount Pleasant

HR97XJ

Windsor Close

HR97YB

The Maltings

HR95BW

Chase Industrial Estate

HR95GE

Gloucester Road

HR95NG

Alton Road

HR95PE

Copse Cross Street

HR95PZ

Walford Avenue

HR95QF

Churchill Place

HR97RN

Primrose Close

HR97UX

Silver Birches

HR97WN

Ross East

HR95AN

Eastfield Road

HR97QG

Netherton Road

HR97WP

Starling Road

HR95JW

Braby Place

HR95QQ

Okell Drive

HR97DL

Cawdor

HR97NJ

Hildersley Close

HR95PN

Myrtle Villas

HR95UT

Falaise Close

HR97HB

Three Crosses Road

HR97JP

Backney View

HR97XQ

Blenheim Close

HR95DB

Walford Road

HR95BL

The Glebe

HR95HL

High Street

HR95HN

Church Street

HR95HU

Frome Valley Way

HR95JS

Princess Way

HR97AL

Station Street

HR97EX

Springfield Road

HR97WW

Turbit Close

HR95NQ

Alton Avenue

HR95PU

Oakland Terrace

HR95QB

Tudor Rise

HR95UD

Redwood Close

HR95UY

Roman Way

HR97DA

New Street

HR97DH

Nursery Road

HR97DU

Smallbrook Gardens

HR97EY

Hill View Road

HR97UY

Broadleaves

HR95BB

Archenfield Road

HR95PF

Walnut Tree Close

HR97AA

Henry Street

HR97DP

Brampton Road

HR97EH

Brampton Road

HR95AR

Archenfield Road

HR95AZ

Archenfield Road

HR95DD

Ryefield Road

HR95HG

High Street

HR95JR

Woodland View

HR95LF

Gloucester Road

HR97AJ

Ledbury Road

HR97EE

Brookend Street

HR97XX

Bluebell Close

Data Sources

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