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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

GU280AP

Golden Square

GU280JN

Petworth

GU289PA

Kirdford Road

GU280DB

Rectory Lane

GU289AW

Dean Lane

GU280EX

Station Road

GU280HX

Pound Close

GU280LN

Linden Court

GU289BS

River Lane

GU280JQ

Heath End

GU289LR

London Road

GU289BF

Old School Close

GU289BB

Petworth

GU288AZ

East Street

GU280HF

Brinksole

GU280AW

Damersbridge

GU280RA

Hungers Lane

GU280PQ

Petworth

GU280HP

Chestnut Cottages

GU289AB

Upperton Road

GU280HL

Angel Street

GU280FN

Petworth

GU280BE

Middle Street

GU280BX

Sheepdown Drive

GU289AY

River Lane

GU280HE

Glasshouse Lane

GU280BG

Angel Street

GU280QX

Toronto Road

GU280EP

Mulberry Court

GU280AS

New Street

GU280RB

Petworth

GU280LP

Grove Street

GU280BN

Angel Street

GU280AU

High Street

GU280AJ

Market Square

GU289AN

The Harrows

GU280HT

Cedar Court

GU280AN

Saddlers Row

GU289BA

Westland's Copse Lane

GU280LJ

Kilsham Lane

GU280FH

Rosemary Lane

GU280EF

Littlecote

GU289BG

Upperton Road

GU288AR

East Street

GU289NU

Blackhouse Lane

GU280JF

Station Road

GU280QY

Tillington Road

GU289NH

North Street

GU280DX

Pound Street

GU280JA

Haslingbourne Lane

GU289LU

London Road

GU289AR

River Lane

GU289NW

Hampers Green

GU289AH

Cemetery Lane

GU280DF

North Street

GU280DA

Bartons Lane

GU280SA

Orchard Close

GU280RG

South Lane

GU280FE

Station Road

GU288BU

East Street

GU289HQ

East Street

GU289AJ

Cemetery Lane

GU280FB

Courthouse Close

GU280DQ

North Street

GU280FL

Rosemary Lane

GU289JJ

Petworth

GU280DH

Glebe Villas

GU289AP

Dean Lane

GU289LX

Blind Lane

GU280JL

Haslingbourne Lane

GU289NP

Hampers Green

GU289AL

Westside

GU280DL

North Street

GU280HR

Petworth

GU280HD

Horsham Road

GU289AU

River Lane

GU280HW

Petworth

GU280HY

Grove Lane

GU280EW

Rothermead

GU280AZ

Rosemary Close

GU289BJ

Brookfield Lane

GU289AS

Brookfield Lane

GU280AH

Market Square

GU280SG

Fairfield Rise

GU289LY

London Road

GU289NS

Northend Close

GU280EB

Wyndham Road

GU289NN

London Road

GU289NL

North Street

GU280AG

Lombard Street

Data Sources

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