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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
6/10
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

Anti-social behaviour
18.88(+53%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.32(-42%)
Public order
7.89(+30%)
Other theft
7.61(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(+18%)
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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 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
Semi-Detached9£410,000
Terraced6£455,000
Flats6£250,000
Detached6£1,072,500

10 years median price trend in Petworth

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

All postcodes in Petworth

GU280HB

Horsham Road

GU280AY

Rosemary Lane

GU280PG

Newbarn Cottages

GU280LW

Oakwood Court

GU280LL

Kilsham Lane

GU289AX

Highbank Cottages

GU289NX

Blackhouse Lane

GU280BJ

Angel Street

GU280JJ

Haslingbourne Lane

GU280DZ

Pound Place

GU280HS

Cherry Tree Walk

GU289NJ

North Mead

GU280BD

Grove Street

GU289BH

Westland's Copse Lane

GU280EZ

Martlet Road

GU280AB

East Street

GU289AF

Upperton Road

GU280HH

Angel Street

GU288BQ

East Street

GU280DT

Church Street

GU280DW

Horsham Road

GU280AA

East Street

GU280DE

North Street

GU280BS

Petworth

GU280DN

North Street

GU280HN

Petworth

GU289AE

Park Terrace

GU288BS

East Street

GU280JB

Hoes Lane

GU280ED

South Grove

GU280EA

Dawtrey Road

GU280BA

Rosemary Lane

GU280AD

Church Street

GU280JH

Haslingbourne

GU280HA

Horsham Road

GU280BH

Angel Street

GU280HQ

Petworth

GU280BW

Sheepdown Drive

GU280AX

High Street

GU280RE

South Lane

GU280EU

Downview Road

GU280ET

Midhurst Road

GU280BF

Station Road

GU289JL

Petworth

GU280DJ

North Street

GU280HU

Park Rise

GU280AE

Church Street

GU280AT

New Street

GU280ER

Meadow Way

GU280EL

Wyndham Road

GU280EN

Ranville Close

GU289AD

Upperton Road

GU289AG

Church View

GU289NR

Hampers Common Industrial Estate

GU280DG

North Street

GU280JE

Station Road

GU280BL

Angel Street

GU280EQ

Wyndham Road

GU280FD

Trumpers Lane

GU289AT

River Lane

GU280HZ

Haslingbourne Lane

GU280RF

South Lane

GU280HG

Low Heath

RH201JX

Woodruff Lane

GU280PF

Blackberry Road

GU280EH

Mant Road

GU280DU

Park Road

GU289LS

London Road

GU280BP

Sheepdown Close

GU280EE

South Grove

GU280JP

Petworth

GU289AZ

New Road

GU289BQ

The Terrace

GU289BE

New Road

GU280DS

Park Road

GU280EY

Willow Walk

GU289JF

Petworth

GU289NZ

Blackhouse Lane

GU289NY

Blackhouse Lane

GU289AA

Cemetery Lane

GU280SZ

Woodpecker Court

GU280PE

East Street

GU280DP

North Street

GU280JW

Petworth

GU280DD

North Street

GU280BT

Grove Lane

GU289AQ

Cemetery Lane

GU280QZ

Garland Close

GU288BZ

Petworth

GU280HJ

Barrington Cottages

GU280JG

Heath End

GU280EJ

Mant Road

GU289LT

London Road

GU280RD

New Road

GU280BB

Grove Street

GU289JN

Balls Cross Road

GU280PH

Brookfield Lane

GU280ES

Station Road

GU280EG

Wyndham Road

GU280BQ

Angel Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.