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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

HR95PD

Copse Cross Street

HR97FX

Brampton Road

HR97NH

Ross East

HR95XB

Archenfield Court

HR97GG

Old Tannery Way

HR97NL

Harefields

HR95HZ

Royal Parade

HR95NS

Ross East

HR95PP

Fernbank Road

HR95QD

Woodedge

HR97BE

Ledbury Road

HR97RW

Brookend Street

HR97GZ

Ross East

HR95BD

Middleton Avenue

HR95JT

Lake Side Drive

HR95PQ

Walford Road

HR97BB

Oak Road

HR97TA

Archenfield Road

HR95TZ

Lincoln Close

HR97DF

Brixton Terrace

HR97SZ

Firsmead

HR95LU

Weston Grove

HR95LZ

North Road

HR95PJ

Palmerston Road

HR97BN

Overross Farm

HR97DG

Homs Road

HR97EJ

Brookfield Avenue

HR97JR

Pencraig View

HR97XS

Brookmead

HR97BL

Rudhall Close

HR97BQ

Overross Close

HR97EZ

Three Crosses Close

HR97NG

Hildersley Rise

HR95AP

Walford Road

HR95NX

Market Place

HR95RW

Rowan Close

HR97XP

Ashburton Road

HR97YE

Three Crosses Road

HR95AA

Old Gloucester Road

HR95AG

Alton Street

HR95AX

Ashfield Park Avenue

HR97BW

Ashburton Industrial Estate

HR97HQ

Verschoyle Gardens

HR99WA

Alton Road

HR95RN

Beech Close

HR95UZ

The Arches

HR97AY

Brookfield Road

HR97DB

Kyrle Street

HR97TY

The Mead

HR97ZU

Bedford Way

HR99BP

Alton Road

HR95AS

Ashfield Park Road

HR95AW

The Avenue

HR95PL

Copse Cross Street

HR95PX

Walford Road

HR95QE

Tudor Rise

HR95RP

Bakers Oak

HR95UJ

Glevum Close

HR97DD

Metcalfe Close

HR97ET

Ledbury Road

HR97NQ

Hildersley Avenue

HR99FW

Alton Road

HR95JG

Old Gloucester Road

HR95LH

Ross East

HR95LN

Waterside

HR97AW

Rudhall Meadow

HR97GS

Cordwainers Lane

HR97JU

Fonteine Court

HR97ZS

Bedford Way

HR95AT

Coach Lane

HR95UG

Danum Road

HR95UW

Duxmere Drive

HR97DT

River View

HR95LJ

Woodview Lane

HR95SR

Copse Cross Street

HR95UH

Isca Close

HR95UR

Conde Close

HR97DZ

Broad Street

HR97XH

Chatsworth Close

HR97EQ

Brampton Street

HR97EW

Brampton Avenue

HR97GY

Henry Street

HR95HF

Kings Head Mews

HR95HR

Ross West

HR95LS

Ryefield Road

HR95NB

Alton Road Industrial Estate

HR95NN

Alton Street

HR95NW

Alton Grove

HR97DR

Quarry Close

HR97DX

Ross East

HR95RS

Walford Road

HR95XA

The Roslins

HR97GQ

Abbotts Close

HR97YU

Aachen Close

HR95NA

Gloucester Road

HR95PH

Ashfield Crescent

HR97GF

Harness Walk

HR97HT

Second Avenue

HR95JB

Sugarloaf Crescent

HR95JX

Merrivale Road

Data Sources

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