Old Gloucester Road is in Ross-On-Wye and in Herefordshire district. HR9 5PA 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 Old Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, HR9 5PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR9 5PB, HR9 5BZ, HR9 5BS, HR9 5PL, HR9 5PD, HR9 5AA, HR9 5BX, HR9 5HE, HR9 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR9 5PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 48.3% | 52.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 36.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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% | 41.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 13.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 44.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 93.4% | 77.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 13.3% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 78.5% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.7% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Gloucester Road was 183.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% higher than the Ross East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Gloucester Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ross East and the 39th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Old Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-07-30 | £186,328 |
| Gallery Old Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-01-28 | £191,393 |
| Gallery Old Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2015-07-31 | £170,496 |
| Gallery Old Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-11-30 | £113,191 |
HR9 5PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR9 5PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Park Primary School Redhill Road , HR9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School The Avenue , Walford Road HR9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Brampton Road , HR9 7FX | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School Bridstow , HR9 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walford Nursery & Primary School Walford , HR9 5SA | 3out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Community 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 | 1,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 13 Market Place | 100 yd | |
| No3 Restaurant | 3 Gloucester Road | 106 yd | |
| Riceberry Thai | 12 Gloucester Road | 106 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 16 Market Place | 107 yd | |
| Tweet Bar & Kitchen | 39 High Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mail Rooms | The Mail Rooms, Gloucester Road | 60 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 7 Gloucester Road | 106 yd | |
| Crown and Sceptre | 9 Market Place | 147 yd | |
| The King Charles II Catering | 13 Broad Street | 219 yd | |
| The Eagle | 23 Broad Street | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Zam Zam | 23 High Street | 53 yd | |
| New Golden Horse | 26 High Street | 53 yd | |
| Pan Pizza | 8 George Place, Gloucester Road | 56 yd | |
| Subway | 6 George Place, Gloucester Road | 60 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Gloucester Road | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Broad Street | 262 yd | |
| Aldi | Brookend Street | 388 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Street | 545 yd | |
| The Co-op | Over Ross Street | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Halo Fitness (Closed) Old Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Ross On Wye Tennis Centre CROSSFIELDS CROSSFIELDS WALFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Wye Fit MILL POND STREET | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Ross Swimming Pool ROSS-ON-WYE SWIMMING POOL ROSS-ON-WYE SWIMMING POOL KYRLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Ashfield Park Primary School REDHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Ross Health & Fitness BURGESS WORKSHOPS BURGESS WORKSHOPS HOMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Larruperz Community Centre LARRUPERZ CENTRE LARRUPERZ CENTRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL CLOSE | 641 yd | |
| Ross Rowing Club Rope Walk | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Ross-On-Wye Sports Centre WILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 850 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.