HR9 5AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00071011 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR9 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR9 5AL.
265
47
£ 41,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR9 5AL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 47, HR9 5AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5AL. 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
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)
Crime around HR9 5AL is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
26 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Field Fayre0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Royal Hotel0.3 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.3 km
- Merton House Hotel0.5 km
- Radcliffe Guest House0.4 km
- The White House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.3 km
- Plough Inn0.8 km
- The Drop Inn0.5 km
- Jacqueline's0.5 km
- Motley Hog Brewery0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cantilupe Cafe0.5 km
- Coffee#10.3 km
- Gelatis0.4 km
- Hope And Anchor0.4 km
- Leonards at 390.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cafe Zam Zam0.2 km
- China Boy 'Jo'0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.3 km
- New Golden Horse0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury18.4 km
- Hereford18.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Frances Church0.0 km
- St Frances Church0.1 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.2 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.2 km
- Merrivale Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95AL · Data under Open Government Licence