Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

THE SHRUBBERY, HR9 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SHRUBBERY, HR9 5BE.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HR9 5BE — age 46, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £391k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

home £391,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR9 5BE is a safe, established residential area on The Shrubbery, 0.2km from Duxmere Drive 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 5BE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00071017 (shared with 13 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 5BE. 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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 397,500

4 sales · Mean £ 397,500

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

2 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

HR9 5BE has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Park Primary School

Good334 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good127 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Field Fayre1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Oxfam Shop1.0 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • The White Lion1.0 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
  • Merton House Hotel1.0 km
  • Radcliffe Guest House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Crown and Sceptre0.9 km
  • Prince of Wales0.4 km
  • Ross Masonic Club0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • The Mail Rooms0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Coffee#10.9 km
  • Gelatis1.0 km
  • Hope And Anchor0.8 km
  • Leonards at 390.8 km
  • No3 Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Cafe Zam Zam0.8 km
  • China Boy 'Jo'0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.8 km
  • New Golden Horse0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford18.9 km
  • Ledbury19.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Palmerston Road0.2 km
  • Palmerston Road0.2 km
  • Firs Road0.2 km
  • Firs Road0.2 km
  • Ashfield Park School0.3 km