HR9 5AA is a mixed residential area on Old Gloucester Road, 0.1km from Ross-on-Wye in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross East ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HR9 5AA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00071011 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD GLOUCESTER ROAD, HR9 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD GLOUCESTER ROAD, HR9 5AA.
265
47
£ 41,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR9 5AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
HR9 5AA is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5AA. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HR9 5AA is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Ashfield Park Primary School
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Field Fayre0.2 km
- Grape Tree0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Holland and Barrett0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Royal Hotel0.3 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.2 km
- Merton House Hotel0.4 km
- Radcliffe Guest House0.4 km
- The White House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.2 km
- Plough Inn0.6 km
- The Drop Inn0.3 km
- Jacqueline's0.3 km
- Motley Hog Brewery0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cantilupe Cafe0.2 km
- Coffee#10.2 km
- Gelatis0.2 km
- Hope And Anchor0.4 km
- Leonards at 390.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cafe Zam Zam0.1 km
- China Boy 'Jo'0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.2 km
- New Golden Horse0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury18.2 km
- Hereford18.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Frances Church0.2 km
- Cantilupe Road0.2 km
- Ross-on-Wye. Cantilupe Road (5)0.2 km
- Cantilupe Road0.2 km
- St Frances Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95AA · Data under Open Government Licence