Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

GEORGE PLACE, HR9 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE PLACE, HR9 5BS.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR9 5BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HR9 5BS — age 38, 28% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

HR9 5BS is a mixed residential area on George Place, 0.1km from Ross-on-Wye in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross East ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00187315 (shared with 44 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 5BS. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

2 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

Crime around HR9 5BS is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting91
Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order28

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good127 pupils0.5 km
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Ashfield Park Primary School

Good334 pupils0.7 km
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Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School

Good124 pupils1.0 km
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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy

Requires Improvement1412 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Brampton Stores (Premier)1.0 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Field Fayre0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.2 km
  • Merton House Hotel0.3 km
  • Radcliffe Guest House0.3 km
  • The White House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Crown and Sceptre0.1 km
  • Plough Inn0.5 km
  • The Drop Inn0.3 km
  • Jacqueline's0.2 km
  • Motley Hog Brewery0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cantilupe Cafe0.2 km
  • Coffee#10.1 km
  • Gelatis0.1 km
  • Hope And Anchor0.4 km
  • Leonards at 390.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cafe Zam Zam0.1 km
  • China Boy 'Jo'0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.0 km
  • Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.2 km
  • New Golden Horse0.1 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury18.2 km
  • Hereford18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cantilupe Road0.1 km
  • Ross-on-Wye. Cantilupe Road (5)0.1 km
  • Cantilupe Road0.2 km
  • Cantilupe Road0.2 km
  • St Frances Church0.2 km