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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Petworth Population

3,549

Population density

86.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,279

92.39%

Other White

133

3.75%

Irish

0.62%

Other Asian

0.48%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.39%

Total population: 3,549

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£760,000	£411,500	£572,000	£832,500	£1,298,750
Flats	4	£285,000	£171,600	£234,000	£328,750	£373,750
Semi-Detached	6	£476,000	£259,092	£379,250	£492,500	£573,750
Terraced	3	£430,000	£326,500	£372,500	£577,500	£695,500

10 years median price trend in Petworth

All postcodes in Petworth

GU280AE

Church Street

GU280DU

Park Road

GU280BX

Sheepdown Drive

GU289BE

New Road

GU289JL

Petworth

GU280BL

Angel Street

GU280EF

Littlecote

GU280EX

Station Road

GU280JJ

Haslingbourne Lane

GU280LW

Oakwood Court

GU289AZ

New Road

GU289BH

Westland's Copse Lane

GU280AB

East Street

GU280DW

Horsham Road

GU289NX

Blackhouse Lane

GU280BH

Angel Street

GU280SA

Orchard Close

GU280AD

Church Street

GU280BJ

Angel Street

GU280BQ

Angel Street

GU280FL

Rosemary Lane

GU280JQ

Heath End

GU289NR

Hampers Common Industrial Estate

GU280AN

Saddlers Row

GU280BT

Grove Lane

GU280JB

Hoes Lane

GU289NL

North Street

GU280DN

North Street

GU280DA

Bartons Lane

GU280DF

North Street

GU280HR

Petworth

GU280JW

Petworth

GU288BU

East Street

GU280EB

Wyndham Road

GU280FH

Rosemary Lane

GU289LR

London Road

GU280BA

Rosemary Lane

GU280BE

Middle Street

GU280DZ

Pound Place

GU280EJ

Mant Road

GU280JH

Haslingbourne

GU280RE

South Lane

GU289BB

Petworth

GU280BG

Angel Street

GU280DS

Park Road

GU289HQ

East Street

GU289AB

Upperton Road

GU289NY

Blackhouse Lane

GU280ES

Station Road

GU280HT

Cedar Court

GU289AY

River Lane

GU280DH

Glebe Villas

GU280EH

Mant Road

GU280EL

Wyndham Road

GU280EW

Rothermead

GU280HG

Low Heath

GU289LY

London Road

GU280JE

Station Road

GU280AY

Rosemary Lane

GU280BD

Grove Street

GU280FB

Courthouse Close

GU280JG

Heath End

GU280AU

High Street

GU280DD

North Street

GU280HA

Horsham Road

GU280HX

Pound Close

GU280DL

North Street

GU280EQ

Wyndham Road

GU280EY

Willow Walk

GU289BJ

Brookfield Lane

GU289NH

North Street

GU280DT

Church Street

GU289NU

Blackhouse Lane

GU280EE

South Grove

GU289AU

River Lane

GU289AA

Cemetery Lane

GU280FE

Station Road

GU280RG

South Lane

GU288BS

East Street

GU289AG

Church View

GU280AG

Lombard Street

GU280DP

North Street

GU280HH

Angel Street

GU280JF

Station Road

GU280RA

Hungers Lane

GU289AD

Upperton Road

GU289JF

Petworth

GU280HE

Glasshouse Lane

GU280QY

Tillington Road

GU289AX

Highbank Cottages

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Demographics

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Economics

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