How deprived is Ross-on-Wye?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 18181 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Ross-on-Wye?

About 13.0% across the Ross-on-Wye area.

How safe is Ross-on-Wye?

Crime level in Ross-on-Wye is moderate with about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Ross-on-Wye?

Based on 172 recent sales, the median price is £289,998.

What are prices by property type in Ross-on-Wye?

Latest medians: Detached £367,000, Semi-detached £284,000, Terraced £224,000, Flats £105,000.

How many households are in Ross-on-Wye?

There are 5,198 households in Ross-on-Wye

What's the Ross-on-Wye population and density?

Ross-on-Wye population is 10,990 with density 1228.2 per km².

What's the average income in Ross-on-Wye?

Average resident income is about £41,900 per year.

What home types are most common in Ross-on-Wye?

Housing mix: detached 34.2%, semi-detached 24.1%.

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Q: What schools in Ross-on-Wye and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Ross-on-Wye: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Herefordshire, County of / Ross-on-Wye

About

Ross-on-Wye is a market town in Herefordshire, situated on the River Wye near the Welsh border. The town is known for its historic architecture, including the 13th-century parish church and the Market House built in the 17th century. The surrounding area features rolling countryside, with the River Wye offering opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and riverside walks. The town serves as a gateway to the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Ross-on-Wye has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, along with a weekly market. The town is a popular base for exploring the nearby Forest of Dean and the Malvern Hills. Local attractions include the Prospect, a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the river and countryside. The area has strong connections to the cider industry, with several orchards and producers in the surrounding villages.

Area overview

On average Ross-on-Wye has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ross-on-Wye is £41,900 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

13%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ross-on-Wye Population

10,990

Population density

1,228.2 per km²

Demographics

British

9,965

90.69%

Other White

673

6.12%

Other

0.56%

Other Asian

0.39%

Irish

0.31%

Total population: 10,988

Housing

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 172 recent sales, the median property price is £289,998 in Ross-on-Wye area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £735,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	67	£367,000	£270,000	£330,000	£422,500	£571,350
Flats	33	£105,000	£69,400	£90,000	£146,000	£208,397
Semi-Detached	50	£284,000	£202,250	£250,000	£304,500	£351,925
Terraced	22	£224,000	£102,250	£181,250	£244,250	£348,000

10 years price trend in Ross-on-Wye

All postcodes in Ross-on-Wye

HR97HT

Backney View

HR99AH

Alton Road

HR95DH

Ross-on-Wye

HR95GL

Penyard Lane

HR95GT

Ross-on-Wye

HR95JQ

Chase Road

HR97FS

Ross-on-Wye

HR97EG

Broad Street

HR97GA

Abbots Close

HR97XF

Court Road

HR95BA

Archenfield Road

HR95DE

Ross-on-Wye

HR95JZ

Eastfield Road

HR95LB

Ross-on-Wye

HR95NU

Market Place

HR97AT

Brookfield Road

HR97BD

Court Road

HR97FE

Homs Road

HR97JS

Willowbrook

HR97RQ

Foxglove Close

HR99ZS

Alton Road

HR95AQ

Kent Avenue

HR95AD

Alton Street

HR95BQ

Chase View Road

HR95NP

Chase Side

HR95JH

Chase Road

HR97BZ

Edde Cross Street

HR97HD

Oaklands

HR97NE

The Mead

HR97WH

Smallbrook Gardens

HR97YG

Ross-on-Wye

HR99YF

Alton Road

HR95BP

Alton Road

HR95LP

Alton Close

HR95NL

Camp Road

HR95QG

Woodmeadow Road

HR95SS

Copse Cross Street

HR97AB

Broad Street

HR97BT

Wye Street

HR97BX

Wye Street

HR97QB

Cawdor Arch Road

HR97TB

Cleeve Lane

HR95BZ

Copse Cross Street

HR95HA

Ross-on-Wye

HR95JY

Eastfield Road

HR95QA

Purland

HR95YU

Bernard Hackett Court

HR97AS

Brampton Street

HR97BH

Tanyard Lane

HR97GE

Millpond Street

HR97JT

Blackthorn Close

HR97QH

Netherton Road

HR97WX

Ross-on-Wye

HR95JF

Merrivale Lane

HR95JU

Merrivale Crescent

HR95LY

Weston Grove

HR95WH

Ross-on-Wye

HR95UA

Rowan Close

HR95UU

Tintern Close

HR97AX

Checkley Close

HR97DY

Broad Street

HR97EA

Broad Street

HR97GX

Court Road

HR95BG

Hawthorne Lane

HR95HJ

Ross-on-Wye

HR95LA

Ross-on-Wye

HR95PY

Copse Cross Street

HR97EL

Brookfield Road

HR97GB

Broad Street

HR97WQ

Ross-on-Wye

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