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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

HR97YR

Dragoon Road

HR95AE

Alton Street

HR95UQ

Corinium Road

HR97WT

Fantail Crescent

HR95HT

St Marys Street

HR97DJ

Cawdor Arch Road

HR97QD

Grammar School Close

HR97TL

Ross North

HR97XD

Court Road

HR95HH

High Street

HR95JN

The Gresleys

HR95LR

Gloucester Road

HR95PT

Tudorville Place

HR95RL

Roman Way

HR95RU

Fernbank Road

HR95UB

Laburnum Close

HR97BS

Wye Street

HR97WU

Frillbank Road

HR97XN

Sandringham Close

HR95JL

Merrivale Lane

HR95LE

Gloucester Road

HR95LX

Penyard Villas

HR95NY

Ross East

HR97WR

Saxon Avenue

HR97YA

Brampton Street

HR97YJ

Archangel Close

HR97EN

Brookfield Avenue

HR97HN

Sixth Avenue Close

HR97HW

Sixth Avenue

HR97NN

Ross East

HR97QJ

Gatsford Pitch

HR99AX

Alton Road

HR95BN

Parsons Croft

HR95DF

Priest Mews

HR95UE

Juniper Place

HR97FP

Cantilupe Mews

HR97HR

Fourth Avenue

HR97TJ

The Downs

HR97XB

Court Road

HR95AL

Kent Avenue

HR97AN

Cantilupe Road

HR97AP

Mill Pond Street

HR97DQ

Greytree Road

HR97EP

Brampton Close

HR97XG

Arundel Close

HR95AU

Redhill Road

HR95LQ

Gloucester Road

HR95NJ

Camp Road

HR97BU

Rope Walk

HR97DE

Prospect Terrace

HR97GW

Masons Yard

HR97HE

Oaklands

HR97HH

Verschoyle Gardens

HR97GH

Owens Lane

HR95DJ

Ross West

HR97AU

Over Ross Street

HR97XA

Morley Square

HR97XW

Woburn Close

HR95BU

Gloucester Road

HR95HY

Royal Parade

HR95LL

Waterside

HR95PS

Tudor Street

HR97FN

Library Mews

HR97HS

Third Avenue

HR97NF

The Meads

HR97XY

Skylark Lane

HR95BH

Firs Road

HR95BS

George Place

HR95HX

Ross West

HR95JP

Blake Avenue

HR95NH

Camp Road

HR95PG

Walford Road

HR97AG

Station Street

HR97DN

Cawdor

HR95UX

Goodrich Close

HR97AE

Corpus Christi Lane

HR97QE

Beechwood

HR95PA

Old Gloucester Road

HR95UF

Watling Street

HR97BA

Over Ross Street

HR97HU

Abbots Close

HR97HX

First Avenue

HR97RH

Foxglove Close

HR95BJ

Castle Meadow

HR95BT

Archenfield Road

HR95QL

Palmerston Road

HR97DW

Small Brook Road

HR97HJ

Sixth Avenue

HR97NW

Ross East

HR97QQ

Netherton Road

HR97RJ

Honeysuckle Close

HR97XL

Berkeley Close

HR95ND

Alton Road

HR97EU

Mayhill Road

HR97US

Netherton Road

HR97XE

Court Road

HR95AY

Archenfield Road

HR95BE

The Shrubbery

HR95HD

High Street

HR95HS

Church Close

Data Sources

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