Walford Road is in Tudorville, Ross-On-Wye and in Herefordshire district. HR9 5RS 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 Walford Road, Tudorville, Ross-on-wye, HR9 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR9 5JD, HR9 5JB, HR9 5HU, HR9 5PZ, HR9 5QD, HR9 5QA, HR9 5UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR9 5RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.4% | 28.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% | 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 | 40.2% | 38.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 39.1% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 17.1% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 26.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 24.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98.2% 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% | 98.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walford Road was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Ross East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walford Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ross East and the 300th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree House Walford Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-04-01 | £387,453 |
HR9 5RS 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 5RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Park Primary School Redhill Road , HR9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walford Nursery & Primary School Walford , HR9 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School Bridstow , HR9 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Brampton Road , HR9 7FX | 3out of 4 | 2,743 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 | 2,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey's Fish Bar | 2-4 Tudor Rise | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,068 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.