Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR9 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR9 5BT.

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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
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

HR9 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HR9 5BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Duxmere Drive in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross West ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR9 5BT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5BT 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 5BT. 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.

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

HR9 5BT has low crime rates — 7 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Other crime2
Burglary1

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 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Field Fayre0.9 km
  • Grape Tree1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett1.0 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.7 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
  • Merton House Hotel0.9 km
  • Radcliffe Guest House0.8 km
  • The White House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Crown and Sceptre0.8 km
  • Jacqueline's1.0 km
  • Prince of Wales0.3 km
  • Ross Masonic Club0.6 km
  • The Eagle1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cantilupe Cafe1.0 km
  • Coffee#10.8 km
  • Gelatis0.9 km
  • Hope And Anchor0.8 km
  • Leonards at 390.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Cafe Zam Zam0.7 km
  • China Boy 'Jo'0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.8 km
  • New Golden Horse0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford18.9 km
  • Ledbury18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Palmerston Road0.1 km
  • Palmerston Road0.1 km
  • Ashfield Park School0.2 km
  • Firs Road0.3 km
  • Firs Road0.3 km