HR9 5AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.1km from Cleeve in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross East ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR9, HR9 5AW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 66) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, down 23.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00187241 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, HR9 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, HR9 5AW.
190
66
£ 41,900 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 66, HR9 5AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £396k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 23.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5AW. The average age is 65.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 305,000
6 sales · Mean £ 300,833
Detached
£ 663,500
6 sales · Mean £ 625,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR9 5AW has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Card Factory0.6 km
- Field Fayre0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Royal Hotel0.5 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.6 km
- Merton House Hotel0.7 km
- Radcliffe Guest House0.6 km
- The White House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.6 km
- The Drop Inn0.7 km
- Jacqueline's0.7 km
- Motley Hog Brewery0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cantilupe Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee#10.5 km
- Gelatis0.6 km
- Hope And Anchor0.6 km
- Leonards at 390.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Cafe Zam Zam0.5 km
- China Boy 'Jo'0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.6 km
- New Golden Horse0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury18.6 km
- Hereford18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales PH0.1 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.2 km
- St Frances Church0.3 km
- Palmerston Road0.3 km
- Palmerston Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95AW · Data under Open Government Licence