Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

ALTON STREET, HR9 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON STREET, HR9 5AG.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HR9 5AG 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 47, HR9 5AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR9 5AG is a safe, established residential area on Alton Street, 0.3km from Cleeve in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross East ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00071011 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5AG. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR9 5AG has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Shoplifting23
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good127 pupils0.3 km
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Ashfield Park Primary School

Good334 pupils0.6 km
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Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School

Good124 pupils1.3 km
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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy

Requires Improvement1412 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Field Fayre0.4 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.5 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.4 km
  • Merton House Hotel0.6 km
  • Radcliffe Guest House0.5 km
  • The White House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Crown and Sceptre0.4 km
  • Plough Inn0.8 km
  • The Drop Inn0.5 km
  • Jacqueline's0.5 km
  • Motley Hog Brewery0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cantilupe Cafe0.4 km
  • Coffee#10.3 km
  • Gelatis0.4 km
  • Hope And Anchor0.6 km
  • Leonards at 390.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cafe Zam Zam0.3 km
  • China Boy 'Jo'0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.4 km
  • New Golden Horse0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury18.3 km
  • Hereford18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Merrivale Lane0.1 km
  • Merrivale Lane0.1 km
  • St Frances Church0.2 km
  • St Frances Church0.2 km
  • Cantilupe Road0.3 km