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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

HR97GB

Broad Street

HR95PU

Oakland Terrace

HR97XA

Morley Square

HR97DA

New Street

HR97UY

Broadleaves

HR95NW

Alton Grove

HR95XB

Archenfield Court

HR97YU

Aachen Close

HR97TB

Cleeve Lane

HR97YG

Horseman Close

HR97EE

Brookend Street

HR95PN

Myrtle Villas

HR95UD

Redwood Close

HR97AB

Crofts Lane

HR97AS

Over Ross Street

HR97DN

Cawdor

HR97QH

Netherton Road

HR97BN

Overross Farm

HR95AE

Alton Street

HR97GD

Kings Close

HR95NY

Ross East

HR95AP

Walford Road

HR95PW

Gloucester Road

HR95GD

Gloucester Road

HR97DE

Prospect Terrace

HR97GY

Henry Street

HR95PH

Ashfield Crescent

HR95AL

Kent Avenue

HR95NQ

Alton Avenue

HR97BT

Wye Street

HR95JP

Blake Avenue

HR95PB

Old Gloucester Road

HR95QE

Tudor Rise

HR95HH

High Street

HR97AP

Mill Pond Street

HR97XY

Skylark Lane

HR95GE

Gloucester Road

HR97DJ

Cawdor Arch Road

HR97RN

Primrose Close

HR97EP

Brampton Close

HR97XD

Court Road

HR95AX

Ashfield Park Avenue

HR97TJ

The Downs

HR95HL

High Street

HR99FW

Alton Road

HR95BL

The Glebe

HR95UA

Sycamore Close

HR97JR

Pencraig View

HR95AG

Alton Street

HR95QA

Purland

HR97NN

Ross East

HR97WT

Fantail Crescent

HR95PR

Chapel Road

HR97XX

Bluebell Close

HR97EH

Brampton Road

HR95HB

Old Maids Walk

HR95BH

Firs Road

HR97JS

Willow Brook

HR97BE

Ledbury Road

HR97DS

River View

HR97JP

Backney View

HR95SS

Walford Road

HR97FW

Station Street

HR97XL

Berkeley Close

HR95AS

Ashfield Park Road

HR95DF

Priest Mews

HR95JH

Chase Road

HR95NA

Gloucester Road

HR97GQ

Abbotts Close

HR97NQ

Hildersley Avenue

Data Sources

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