Woodmeadow Road is in Ross-On-Wye and in South Herefordshire district. HR9 5QG 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 Woodmeadow Road, Ross-on-wye, HR9 5QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR9 5QQ, HR9 5PS, HR9 5PP, HR9 5QE, HR9 5QB, HR9 5PR, HR9 5UZ, HR9 5PT, HR9 5PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR9 5QG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 28.8% | 30.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.3% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 36% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 44% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.8% | 23% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 31.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 95.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodmeadow Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Ross East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodmeadow Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ross East and the 111th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Woodmeadow Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-02-20 | £341,590 |
| 12 Woodmeadow Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-07-14 | £485,021 |
| 11 Woodmeadow Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2017-09-14 | £323,579 |
| 2 Woodmeadow Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-12-16 | £363,363 |
| 11 Woodmeadow Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-07-04 | £315,819 |
HR9 5QG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR9 5QG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Park Primary School Redhill Road , HR9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walford Nursery & Primary School Walford , HR9 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School Bridstow , HR9 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Brampton Road , HR9 7FX | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross on Wye Bowling Club | Ross-On-Wye Bowling Club Adjacent Crossfields, Walford Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey's Fish Bar | 2-4 Tudor Rise | 197 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Ross On Wye Tennis Centre CROSSFIELDS CROSSFIELDS WALFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Ashfield Park Primary School REDHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.