Postcode insights

HR9 5PN

Myrtle Villas

Ross West

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Detailed insights for HR9 5PN

Overview

Postcode HR9 5PN is located in an urban city, within the Ross West ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ross-on-Wye area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ross-on-Wye is £45,336 per year. The nearest station is Ledbury, about 11.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Long Acres.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ross-on-Wye has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ross-on-Wye has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.7%

Approximately 28.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ross-on-Wye is £45,336 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR9 5PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Ross-on-Wye near HR9 5PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ledbury located about 11.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR9 5PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLong AcresLargeWalking directions to Long Acres
0.3 miCaroline Symonds GardensMediumWalking directions to Caroline Symonds Gardens
0.3 miThe ProspectSmallWalking directions to The Prospect

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
3,876 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.74(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.93(+178%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.3(+82%)
Other crime
6.65(+221%)
Public order
4.99(-18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
94%
Other White
8
3.2%
Other Asian
3
1.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.8%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
38.18%
No qualifications
44
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.36%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
38.76%
Other social rented
36
27.91%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Ross West

Median price£304,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £375K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Ross West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £670,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£375,000£339
Semi-Detached5£310,000£278
Terraced5£216,000£255
Flats9£155,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ross West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£72,500£199,000£165,500
2017£254,950£72,000£202,000£174,000
2018£280,000£73,975£198,000£179,500
2019£290,000£115,000£192,500£172,000
2020£296,000£84,500£216,250£200,250
2021£295,500£101,750£274,000£210,000
2022£369,500£112,500£312,000£258,000
2023£360,000£125,000£220,000£202,500
2024£350,000£95,000£250,000£260,000
2025£367,000£130,500£250,000£228,000
2026£420,000£172,500£315,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ross West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£113£203£195
2017£247£131£204£169
2018£279£137£215£200
2019£256£155£236£220
2020£281£168£218£251
2021£301£160£265£207
2022£317£178£301£279
2023£328£214£269£181
2024£357£173£316£274
2025£361£244£314£275
2026£340£272£275£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ross West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ross West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR9 5PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR9 5PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2026Flat 1, Palmerston Court, Palmerston Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5PJFlatsLeasehold£190,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 9, Palmerston Court, Palmerston Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5PJFlatsLeasehold£120,000
16 May 2025White Keys, Walford Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5PQDetachedFreehold£430,000
02 May 2025Apartment 2, St Josephs, Walford Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5PQFlatsLeasehold£197,329
23 Mar 2026Tara, Redhill Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5AUDetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the HR9 5PN postcode area, located within Ross-on-Wye, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR9 5PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAshfield Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR9 5PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR9 5PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne StopGloucester Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 5BSWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,633
Band B£1,905
Band C£2,177
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,538
Band G£4,082
Band H£4,898

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HR9 5PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louis Ian Stark

Ross West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jesse Norman

Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyHereford and South HerefordshireE14001281
WardRoss WestE05009481
ParishRoss-on-WyeE04012406
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ross-on-WyeE02002926
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 022FE01014066
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR9 5PN

Is HR9 5PN (Ross-on-Wye) safe?

The area around HR9 5PN records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HR9 5PN?

The median sale price around HR9 5PN in Ross-on-Wye is £304,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR9 5PN?

There are 2 schools close to HR9 5PN, including Ashfield Park Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR9 5PN?

HR9 5PN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR9 5PN (Ross-on-Wye) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR9 5PN is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louis Ian Stark (Liberal Democrats).

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.