Dalebrook is in Gorsley, Ross-On-Wye and in Herefordshire district. HR9 7SX 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 Dalebrook, Gorsley, Ross-on-wye, HR9 7SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR9 7SU, HR9 7FH, HR9 7ST, HR9 7SJ, HR9 7FF, HR9 7WJ, HR9 7SH, HR9 7SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR9 7SX is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 46.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.5% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HR9 7SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.1% | 21.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 60.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around HR9 7SX this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 42% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95% | 93.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalebrook was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Kerne Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dalebrook has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Kerne Bridge and the 58th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dalebrook, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-03-21 | £386,581 |
| 1 Dalebrook, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2010-01-15 | £430,460 |
HR9 7SX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7SX 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 7SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School Gorsley , HR9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Infants' School Glebe Way , GL18 1BL | 2out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Picklenash Junior School Ross Road , GL18 1BG | 2out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea CofE Primary School Lea , HR9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School School Lane , Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7PA | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Watery Lane , GL18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Coffee House | Gorsley Baptist Chapel | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roadmaker Inn | The Manse Lane | 362 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School | grass pitches | 623 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.