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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£287,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £366K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Ross-on-Wye area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ross-on-Wye over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£375,000£340
Semi-Detached34£296,500£281
Terraced32£220,000£285
Flats27£130,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ross-on-Wye

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,500£94,000£199,000£165,000
2017£252,750£104,000£194,000£157,500
2018£287,975£100,000£198,500£175,000
2019£288,750£120,000£221,000£180,000
2020£309,950£89,975£219,248£197,000
2021£320,000£120,000£236,000£179,250
2022£370,000£128,000£269,998£220,000
2023£369,000£126,500£285,000£225,000
2024£357,500£120,000£279,000£206,750
2025£370,000£115,000£289,000£228,000
2026£372,500£155,000£295,000£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£153£181£202
2017£235£186£204£210
2018£244£176£224£211
2019£254£184£237£222
2020£276£211£236£207
2021£291£185£265£215
2022£307£208£299£296
2023£319£214£310£286
2024£325£205£320£269
2025£332£213£299£274
2026£340£175£275£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross-on-Wye.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ross-on-Wye in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.