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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

HR95PW

Gloucester Road

HR97AF

The Close

HR97FY

Edde Cross Street

HR97HA

Three Crosses Road

HR99AH

Alton Road

HR95GL

Penyard Lane

HR95GT

Penrice Mews

HR97EG

Brookend Street

HR97GA

Bell Place

HR95JQ

Chase Mews

HR97FS

Brampton Street

HR97XF

Court Road

HR95BA

Archenfield Road

HR95DE

Gloucester Road

HR95JZ

Eastfield Road

HR97BD

Court Road

HR97JS

Willow Brook

HR97RQ

Vaga Crescent

HR99ZS

Alton Road

HR95LB

Ross East

HR95NU

Market Place

HR97AT

Over Ross Street

HR97FE

Homs Road

HR95AD

Alton Street

HR95BQ

Chase View Road

HR95JH

Chase Road

HR97HD

Oaklands Court

HR97WH

Smallbrook Gardens

HR95AQ

Kent Avenue

HR95NP

Chase Side

HR97BZ

Edde Cross Street

HR97NE

The Mead

HR97YG

Horseman Close

HR95SS

Walford Road

HR97BT

Wye Street

HR97TB

Cleeve Lane

HR95BP

Alton Road

HR95LP

Alton Close

HR95NL

Milton Terrace

HR95QG

Woodmeadow Road

HR97AB

Crofts Lane

HR97BX

Wye Street

HR97QB

Cawdor Arch Road

HR95HA

Ross East

HR95JY

Eastfield Road

HR95QA

Purland

HR97AS

Over Ross Street

HR97BH

Tanyard Lane

HR97GE

Millpond Street

HR95BZ

High Street

HR95YU

Bernard Hackett Court

HR97JT

Blackthorn Close

HR97QH

Netherton Road

HR97WX

Thuringen Street

HR95LY

Mablethorpe Place

HR95UU

Tintern Close

HR95WH

Channing Mews

HR97EA

Broad Street

HR95JF

Merrivale Lane

HR95JU

Merrivale Crescent

HR95UA

Sycamore Close

HR97AX

Checkley Close

HR97DY

Broad Street

HR99GG

Ross East

HR95BG

Hawthorne Lane

HR97GB

Broad Street

HR95LA

Ross East

HR95PY

Walford Road

HR97EL

Brookfield Road

HR97WQ

Jacobin Lane

Data Sources

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