Postcode insights

HR9 7BT

Wye Street

Ross West

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Detailed insights for HR9 7BT

Overview

Postcode HR9 7BT 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 Hereford, about 11.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
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

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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 7BT.

Flood risk

Low

Ross-on-Wye near HR9 7BT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hereford located about 11.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR9 7BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLong AcresLargeWalking directions to Long Acres
0.1 miCaroline Symonds GardensMediumWalking directions to Caroline Symonds Gardens
0.1 miThe ProspectSmallWalking directions to The Prospect

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
1,229.5 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
290
85.8%
Other White
34
10.06%
Chinese
4
1.18%
Indian
4
1.18%
Irish
3
0.89%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
32.79%
No qualifications
59
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
45.25%
Owns outright
58
32.4%
Owns with a mortgage
22
12.29%
Other social rented
13
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.23%
Total households: 179

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR9 7BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR9 7BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 2025Flat, 51, High Street, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5HHFlatsLeasehold£300,000
13 May 2025Windsor House, 6 - 7, St Marys Street, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5HTDetachedFreehold£295,000
12 Dec 20255A, High Street, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5HLFlatsLeasehold£130,500
14 Jul 2025Unit 1, Falcon House, 4, High Street, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5HLOtherLeasehold£145,000
08 Oct 20252, Trenchard Court, Edde Cross Street, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 7BZFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the HR9 7BT postcode area, located within Ross-on-Wye, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR9 7BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAshfield Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBrampton Abbotts CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR9 7BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR9 7BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparBroad Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7EAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miField FareBroad Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7EAWalking directions to Field Fare
0.2 miOne StopGloucester Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 5BSWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miGwalia StoresBroad Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7EDWalking directions to Gwalia Stores
0.3 miAldiBrookend Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7EEWalking directions to Aldi

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 7BT, 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 7BT

Is HR9 7BT (Ross-on-Wye) safe?

The area around HR9 7BT 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 7BT?

The median sale price around HR9 7BT 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 7BT?

There are 4 schools close to HR9 7BT, including Ashfield Park Primary School (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR9 7BT?

HR9 7BT 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 7BT (Ross-on-Wye) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR9 7BT 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.