Alton Avenue is in Ross-On-Wye and in Herefordshire district. HR9 5NQ is located in the Ross East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alton Avenue, Ross-on-wye, HR9 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR9 5NA, HR9 5NH, HR9 5PW, HR9 5NL, HR9 5LX, HR9 5LY, HR9 5NJ, HR9 5LU, HR9 7QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR9 5NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 52% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 34.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 43.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 42.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 15.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 33.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 88% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 88.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alton Avenue was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Ross East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alton Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ross East and the 230th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House Alton Avenue, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2024-11-06 | £320,415 |
| Wendover Alton Avenue, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-06-24 | £333,263 |
| Yasmin Alton Avenue, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-27 | £294,115 |
| Patrica Alton Avenue, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £143,518 | 2022-01-21 | £149,704 |
| The Coach House Alton Avenue, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2017-11-03 | £282,765 |
HR9 5NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School The Avenue , Walford Road HR9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Park Primary School Redhill Road , HR9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Brampton Road , HR9 7FX | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School Bridstow , HR9 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School School Lane , Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7PA | 3out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Ledbury Road , HR9 7ET | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mint House | 19a Gloucester Road | 568 yd | |
| The New Cantilupe Cafe | 9 Cantilupe Road | 570 yd | |
| No3 Restaurant | 3 Gloucester Road | 680 yd | |
| Riceberry Thai | 12 Gloucester Road | 680 yd | |
| Thorns Coffee Lounge | Unit 7, Croft Court | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drop Inn | 21 Station Street | 584 yd | |
| Motley Hog Brewery | 1 Millpond Street | 586 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 7 Gloucester Road | 680 yd | |
| The Mail Rooms | The Mail Rooms, Gloucester Road | 718 yd | |
| Jacqueline's | 24 Broad Street | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Boy 'Jo' | 27 Gloucester Road | 617 yd | |
| Dragon House | 26 Brookend Street | 712 yd | |
| Mings | 25 Brookend Street | 712 yd | |
| The Best | 21 Brookend Street | 712 yd | |
| Burger Monster | 34a Gloucester Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Street | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Broad Street | 689 yd | |
| Aldi | Brookend Street | 712 yd | |
| The Co-op | Over Ross Street | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larruperz Community Centre LARRUPERZ CENTRE LARRUPERZ CENTRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL CLOSE | 294 yd | |
| Ross Halo Fitness (Closed) Old Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Wye Fit MILL POND STREET | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Ross Swimming Pool ROSS-ON-WYE SWIMMING POOL ROSS-ON-WYE SWIMMING POOL KYRLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Ross On Wye Tennis Centre CROSSFIELDS CROSSFIELDS WALFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Ross Health & Fitness BURGESS WORKSHOPS BURGESS WORKSHOPS HOMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.