HR9 5BA is a safe, established residential area on Archenfield Road, 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 5BA 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00071017 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARCHENFIELD ROAD, HR9 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCHENFIELD ROAD, HR9 5BA.
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
No single demographic signal dominates HR9 5BA — age 46, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £447k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR9 5BA. 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
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 267,666
Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR9 5BA has low crime rates — 8 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Field Fayre0.9 km
- Grape Tree1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Royal Hotel0.7 km
- The White Lion1.0 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
- Merton House Hotel0.9 km
- Radcliffe Guest House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Ross Masonic Club0.7 km
- The Eagle1.0 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Coffee#10.8 km
- Gelatis0.9 km
- Hope And Anchor0.8 km
- Leonards at 390.8 km
- No3 Restaurant0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cafe Zam Zam0.8 km
- China Boy 'Jo'0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.8 km
- New Golden Horse0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford18.8 km
- Ledbury19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Palmerston Road0.1 km
- Palmerston Road0.1 km
- Firs Road0.2 km
- Firs Road0.2 km
- Ashfield Park School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95BA · Data under Open Government Licence