HR9 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Archenfield Road, 0.1km from Ashfield in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross West ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR9, HR9 5AY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00071017 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARCHENFIELD ROAD, HR9 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCHENFIELD ROAD, HR9 5AY.
316
46
£ 41,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HR9 5AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5AY. The average age is 46.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 517,500
2 sales · Mean £ 517,500
Detached
£ 485,000
3 sales · Mean £ 441,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR9 5AY has low crime rates — 19 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
Ashfield Park Primary School
St Joseph's RC 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
6 nearby- Royal Hotel0.5 km
- The White Lion1.0 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
- Merton House Hotel0.7 km
- Radcliffe Guest House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.6 km
- The Drop Inn0.8 km
- Jacqueline's0.7 km
- Motley Hog Brewery0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cantilupe Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee#10.6 km
- Gelatis0.7 km
- Hope And Anchor0.6 km
- Leonards at 390.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Cafe Zam Zam0.5 km
- China Boy 'Jo'0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.5 km
- New Golden Horse0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury18.7 km
- Hereford18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales PH0.1 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.1 km
- Ashfield Park School0.1 km
- Palmerston Road0.2 km
- Palmerston Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95AY · Data under Open Government Licence