Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

GLOUCESTER ROAD, HR9 5GE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, HR9 5GE.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

52

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HR9 5GE — age 52, 64% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.

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

HR9 5GE is a mixed residential area on Gloucester Road, 0.2km from Brookend in Ross-on-Wye. Administratively it sits within Ross East ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR9 5GE are sourced from Output Area E00071009 (shared with 10 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 5GE. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 82,190

20 sales · Mean £ 94,719

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

Crime around HR9 5GE is moderate at 72 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.

Shoplifting95
Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order29
Anti-social behaviour28

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good127 pupils0.7 km
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Ashfield Park Primary School

Good334 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Brampton Stores (Premier)0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Field Fayre0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.5 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.4 km
  • Merton House Hotel0.4 km
  • Radcliffe Guest House0.5 km
  • The White House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Crown and Sceptre0.3 km
  • Plough Inn0.4 km
  • The Drop Inn0.1 km
  • Jacqueline's0.2 km
  • Motley Hog Brewery0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cantilupe Cafe0.0 km
  • Coffee#10.3 km
  • Gelatis0.2 km
  • Hope And Anchor0.5 km
  • Leonards at 390.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cafe Zam Zam0.3 km
  • China Boy 'Jo'0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Indyyum Restaurant & Rasio0.3 km
  • New Golden Horse0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury18.0 km
  • Hereford18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cantilupe Road0.0 km
  • Ross-on-Wye. Cantilupe Road (Town Centre Bus Sto0.0 km
  • Cantilupe Road0.0 km
  • Cantilupe Road0.1 km
  • Ross-on-Wye. Cantilupe Road (5)0.1 km