HR9 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Alton Road, 0.6km from Marsh, The in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross North ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HR9 5BP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00071004 (shared with 200 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALTON ROAD, HR9 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON ROAD, HR9 5BP.
251
51
£ 41,900 /yr
40%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR9 5BP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5BP. The average age is 51.1. 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 5BP has low crime rates — 10 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
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- Field Fayre0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crown and Sceptre0.8 km
- Plough Inn0.9 km
- The Drop Inn0.7 km
- Jacqueline's0.8 km
- Motley Hog Brewery0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cantilupe Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee#10.8 km
- Gelatis0.8 km
- Leonards at 390.8 km
- No3 Restaurant0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cafe Zam Zam0.8 km
- China Boy 'Jo'0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.9 km
- New Golden Horse0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kings Head Hotel0.9 km
- Merton House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury18.0 km
- Hereford19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wolf Business Park0.2 km
- Camp Road0.3 km
- Camp Road0.3 km
- Fire Station0.4 km
- Fire Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR95BP · Data under Open Government Licence