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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

HR99WA

Alton Road

HR95LA

Ross East

HR97GZ

Ross East

HR99BP

Alton Road

HR95LZ

North Road

HR97EW

Brampton Avenue

HR97UX

Silver Birches

HR97NG

Hildersley Rise

HR95PE

Copse Cross Street

HR97HX

First Avenue

HR95UG

Danum Road

HR97WQ

Jacobin Lane

HR97AA

Henry Street

HR97GS

Cordwainers Lane

HR97DT

River View

HR97AN

Cantilupe Road

HR95WH

Channing Mews

HR95JT

Lake Side Drive

HR97FE

Homs Road

HR97YJ

Archangel Close

HR95HF

Kings Head Mews

HR97FS

Brampton Street

HR95HU

Frome Valley Way

HR97GH

Owens Lane

HR97NJ

Hildersley Close

HR97ZU

Bedford Way

HR97DD

Metcalfe Close

HR95NU

Market Place

HR99AH

Alton Road

HR97DZ

Broad Street

HR97RQ

Vaga Crescent

HR97HH

Verschoyle Gardens

HR95LQ

Gloucester Road

HR95AQ

Kent Avenue

HR97SZ

Firsmead

HR95UB

Laburnum Close

HR97BS

Wye Street

HR95JD

Three Choirs Close

HR99ZS

Alton Road

HR95QF

Churchill Place

HR95LP

Alton Close

HR97DH

Nursery Road

HR95BN

Parsons Croft

HR95JR

Woodland View

HR95NH

Camp Road

HR95DH

Ross East

HR95LJ

Woodview Lane

HR95DB

Walford Road

HR95HP

Church Row

HR97ER

Berryfield Place

HR95AN

Eastfield Road

HR97DB

Kyrle Street

HR97AY

Brookfield Road

HR95LF

Gloucester Road

HR95HX

Ross West

HR95BD

Middleton Avenue

HR95JF

Merrivale Lane

HR95DE

Gloucester Road

HR97XZ

Oak Tree Rise

HR97QE

Beechwood

HR97AF

The Close

HR95UL

Vectis Close

HR95UX

Goodrich Close

HR95HD

High Street

HR97ZR

Twickenham Close

HR97AU

Over Ross Street

HR95AW

The Avenue

HR97RL

Orchid Close

HR95PP

Fernbank Road

HR95PY

Walford Road

HR97FN

Library Mews

HR95LS

Ryefield Road

HR97EG

Brookend Street

HR97WS

Swallow Road

HR97YB

The Maltings

HR95RP

Bakers Oak

HR95PZ

Walford Avenue

HR97GX

The Walled Garden

HR97JT

Blackthorn Close

HR95HY

Royal Parade

HR95NS

Ross East

HR95UE

Juniper Place

HR97AX

Checkley Close

HR97HB

Three Crosses Road

HR95BS

George Place

HR95BZ

High Street

HR97BH

Tanyard Lane

HR95HR

Ross West

HR97NH

Ross East

HR97GF

Harness Walk

HR95BW

Chase Industrial Estate

HR97BP

The Orchard

HR97XP

Ashburton Road

HR97WU

Frillbank Road

HR95BQ

Chase View Road

HR97QJ

Gatsford Pitch

HR97EZ

Three Crosses Close

HR95QD

Woodedge

HR97HY

Brampton Road

HR97TL

Ross North

Data Sources

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