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About

Petworth ward encompasses the historic market town of Petworth and its surrounding rural parishes. The area is characterised by the expansive grounds of Petworth House, a 17th-century mansion now managed by the National Trust. The town centre features independent shops and traditional pubs along its main streets, with the market square serving as a focal point.

The landscape is defined by the rolling terrain of the South Downs, with farmland and woodland prevalent throughout the ward. A notable local feature is the Leconfield Estate, which has shaped the area's development for centuries. The community includes several smaller villages and hamlets set within this predominantly agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Petworth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petworth is £57,720 per year. There are 1 schools in Petworth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Petworth is home to around 3,549 people, with a population density of about 86.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petworth Population
3,549
Population density
86.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.6(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.32(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(+18%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(+86%)
Public order
5.92(-3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,279
92.39%
Other White
133
3.75%
Irish
22
0.62%
Other Asian
17
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.39%
Total population: 3,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
941
31.52%
No qualifications
570
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
510
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
447
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
287
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 2,985

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
574
35.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
19.21%
Owns with a mortgage
300
18.53%
Other social rented
299
18.47%
Other forms of private rent
75
4.63%
Total households: 1,619

Property prices in Petworth

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £467,000 in Petworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Petworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Petworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£760,000
Flats4£285,000
Semi-Detached6£476,000
Terraced3£430,000

10 years median price trend in Petworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petworth.

All postcodes in Petworth

GU280ED

South Grove

GU280PQ

Petworth

GU289AQ

Cemetery Lane

GU280BF

Station Road

GU280EG

Wyndham Road

GU280HB

Horsham Road

GU280JL

Haslingbourne Lane

GU280LP

Grove Street

GU280PF

Blackberry Road

GU289AH

Cemetery Lane

RH201JX

Woodruff Lane

GU280BW

Sheepdown Drive

GU280EA

Dawtrey Road

GU280RB

Petworth

GU289LT

London Road

GU289BQ

The Terrace

GU289NP

Hampers Green

GU280HY

Grove Lane

GU280RD

New Road

GU280SG

Fairfield Rise

GU289LS

London Road

GU280AS

New Street

GU280HL

Angel Street

GU289AJ

Cemetery Lane

GU289NS

Northend Close

GU280AJ

Market Square

GU280DB

Rectory Lane

GU280AT

New Street

GU280DJ

North Street

GU280EP

Mulberry Court

GU280HD

Horsham Road

GU280JP

Petworth

GU289AF

Upperton Road

GU280DQ

North Street

GU280DX

Pound Street

GU280PG

Newbarn Cottages

GU280HW

Petworth

GU280HZ

Haslingbourne Lane

GU280LN

Linden Court

GU280ER

Meadow Way

GU280HQ

Petworth

GU289JN

Balls Cross Road

GU280HU

Park Rise

GU280LL

Kilsham Lane

GU289JJ

Petworth

GU280HF

Brinksole

GU289AW

Dean Lane

GU280EN

Ranville Close

GU289LX

Blind Lane

GU289AE

Park Terrace

GU289AL

Westside

GU289LU

London Road

GU280EZ

Martlet Road

GU280AW

Damersbridge

GU280JA

Haslingbourne Lane

GU280QX

Toronto Road

GU289BA

Westland's Copse Lane

GU280PH

Brookfield Lane

GU280AZ

Rosemary Close

GU280BS

Petworth

GU280HJ

Barrington Cottages

GU289AP

Dean Lane

GU289BF

Old School Close

GU280DG

North Street

GU280SZ

Woodpecker Court

GU289NJ

North Mead

GU289AN

The Harrows

GU280FN

Petworth

GU289NW

Hampers Green

GU289NZ

Blackhouse Lane

GU280AA

East Street

GU280HS

Cherry Tree Walk

GU280JN

Petworth

GU280AH

Market Square

GU288AZ

East Street

GU280FD

Trumpers Lane

GU280AX

High Street

GU280ET

Midhurst Road

GU280QZ

Garland Close

GU289AT

River Lane

GU289BG

Upperton Road

GU280DE

North Street

GU288BZ

Petworth

GU280HP

Chestnut Cottages

GU288AR

East Street

GU289AR

River Lane

GU280RF

South Lane

GU280AP

Golden Square

GU280EU

Downview Road

GU289NN

London Road

GU289BS

River Lane

GU280BB

Grove Street

GU280BN

Angel Street

GU280HN

Petworth

GU280PE

East Street

GU289AS

Brookfield Lane

GU289PA

Kirdford Road

GU280BP

Sheepdown Close

GU280LJ

Kilsham Lane

GU288BQ

East Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.