Postcode HR9 7BU 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 11.2 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.
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.
Ross-on-Wye has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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.
The average income per household in Ross-on-Wye is £45,336 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR9 7BU.
Ross-on-Wye near HR9 7BU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ledbury located about 11.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Long Acres | Large | Walking directions to Long Acres |
| 0.3 mi | Caroline Symonds Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Caroline Symonds Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | The Prospect | Small | Walking directions to The Prospect |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £375,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £310,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 5 | £216,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 9 | £155,000 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR9 7BU.
In the HR9 7BU postcode area, located within Ross-on-Wye, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR9 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Brookend Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7EE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Broad Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7EA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Gwalia Stores | Broad Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7ED | Walking directions to Gwalia Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Field Fare | Broad Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7EA | Walking directions to Field Fare |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | The Maltings, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7YB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR9 7BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louis Ian Stark
Ross West - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR9 7BU 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.
The median sale price around HR9 7BU in Ross-on-Wye is £304,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to HR9 7BU, including Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Ashfield Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HR9 7BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR9 7BU 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).
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.