HR9 5DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Cleeve in Ross-on-Wye. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ross East ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in HR9 5DB has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 66 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00187241 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR9 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR9 5DB.
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
HR9 5DB is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5DB. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR9 5DB has low crime rates — 12 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 Hotel0.6 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.6 km
- Merton House Hotel0.8 km
- Radcliffe Guest House0.7 km
- The White House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.6 km
- The Drop Inn0.8 km
- Jacqueline's0.8 km
- Motley Hog Brewery0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cantilupe Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee#10.6 km
- Gelatis0.7 km
- Hope And Anchor0.7 km
- Leonards at 390.6 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 & Rasio0.6 km
- New Golden Horse0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury18.7 km
- Hereford18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales PH0.2 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.2 km
- Palmerston Road0.2 km
- Palmerston Road0.3 km
- Ashfield Park School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95DB · Data under Open Government Licence