Knightshill is in Lea, Ross-On-Wye and in South Herefordshire district. HR9 7LA is located in the Penyard 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 Knightshill, Lea, Ross-on-wye, HR9 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR9 7LZ, HR9 7ND, HR9 7LH, HR9 7JZ, HR9 7LQ, HR9 7WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR9 7LA 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 | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 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 | 26.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 45.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 52.8% | 47.3% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 36.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 93.7% | 95.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 96% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightshill was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Kerne Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knightshill has the 13th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Kerne Bridge and the 284th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Knightshill, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-22 | £157,873 |
| 12 Knightshill, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2021-09-24 | £227,739 |
| 15 Knightshill, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-03-13 | £202,211 |
| 25 Knightshill, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-08-24 | £183,614 |
| 12 Knightshill, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-06-11 | £215,610 |
HR9 7LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
HR9 7LA 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea CofE Primary School Lea , HR9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Brook CofE Primary School Church Road , GL17 0LL | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School School Lane , Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7PA | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Hawker Hill , GL17 0BS | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School Gorsley , HR9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | 4out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Cofe Primary School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 899 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 | 37.2% |
| 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 | 62.8% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.