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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 50 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
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

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £286,500 in Ross-on-Wye area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £695,000.

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
Detached70£372,500
Terraced34£226,500
Semi-Detached52£289,498
Flats30£108,500

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

HR97DR

Quarry Close

HR97DP

Brampton Road

HR97WH

Smallbrook Gardens

HR95UH

Isca Close

HR95QB

Tudor Rise

HR95UN

Duxmere Drive

HR95DJ

Ross West

HR97BU

Rope Walk

HR95AJ

Sussex Avenue

HR95LR

Gloucester Road

HR95JB

Sugarloaf Crescent

HR97GR

Beamhouse Drive

HR97HW

Sixth Avenue

HR97AL

Station Street

HR95QG

Woodmeadow Road

HR95PJ

Palmerston Road

HR97HN

Sixth Avenue Close

HR97XE

Court Road

HR95SR

Copse Cross Street

HR97EU

Mayhill Road

HR97EY

Hill View Road

HR95PQ

Walford Road

HR95LU

Weston Grove

HR97BY

Wye Street

HR95UU

Tintern Close

HR97ZS

Bedford Way

HR95WA

Chase Industrial Estate

HR95AH

Kent Avenue

HR95AD

Alton Street

HR97YA

Brampton Street

HR95JE

Alton Road

HR97WX

Thuringen Street

HR97NF

The Meads

HR97WN

Ross East

HR95TZ

Lincoln Close

HR95HS

Church Close

HR95JX

Merrivale Road

HR97AQ

Station Street

HR95UY

Roman Way

HR99AX

Alton Road

HR95BB

Archenfield Road

HR97HJ

Sixth Avenue

HR97XB

Court Road

HR97DX

Ross East

HR95DD

Ryefield Road

HR97QG

Netherton Road

HR95AZ

Archenfield Road

HR95NB

Alton Road Industrial Estate

HR97AT

Over Ross Street

HR97DU

Smallbrook Gardens

HR95JU

Merrivale Crescent

HR95NG

Alton Road

HR95LH

Ross East

HR95GL

Penyard Lane

HR95RN

Beech Close

HR95NP

Chase Side

HR95PL

Copse Cross Street

HR97XG

Arundel Close

HR95NN

Alton Street

HR99GG

Ross East

HR95RU

Fernbank Road

HR97RJ

Honeysuckle Close

HR97YE

Three Crosses Road

HR95JA

Wilton Road

HR95NL

Milton Terrace

HR97NE

The Mead

HR95PT

Tudorville Place

HR95BU

Gloucester Road

HR95AR

Archenfield Road

HR97GU

Saddlers Rise

HR95BA

Archenfield Road

HR97BX

Wye Street

HR95QL

Palmerston Road

HR97WW

Turbit Close

HR97GG

Old Tannery Way

HR95JJ

Alton Street

HR97HE

Oaklands

HR95JQ

Chase Mews

HR97AG

Station Street

HR97YR

Dragoon Road

HR97XW

Woburn Close

HR97TY

The Mead

HR97EL

Brookfield Road

HR97EN

Brookfield Avenue

HR97AZ

Mount Pleasant

HR97GA

Bell Place

HR95HA

Ross East

HR95LW

Park Walk

HR97WR

Saxon Avenue

HR97WP

Starling Road

HR97XS

Brookmead

HR97TA

Archenfield Road

HR97NW

Ross East

HR97GW

Masons Yard

HR95AT

Coach Lane

HR97ED

Broad Street

HR97JU

Fonteine Court

HR95AB

Alton Street

HR95PG

Walford Road

HR97EA

Broad Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.