GU28 0BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Petworth in Petworth. Administratively it sits within Petworth ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU28 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00160732 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU28 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU28 0BB.
428
47
£ 46,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU28 0BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GU28 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU28 0BB. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU28 0BB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Petworth Cof E Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Petworth Community Garden0.5 km
- Hennings Wine0.2 km
- Hungry Guest Fish0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Petworth Gift And Clothing0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Horse Inn1.0 km
- The Royal British Legion0.1 km
- The Stonemasons Inn1.0 km
- The Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Audit Room Restaurant And Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Cherry's Bakery0.2 km
- Cherrys Deli0.3 km
- Co-co Cafe0.3 km
- E Street Bar And Grill0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Goodwill House Takeaway0.3 km
- Rah Fitness0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pulborough7.0 km
- Amberley10.8 km
- Billingshurst11.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Surgery0.1 km
- Sheepdown Drive0.1 km
- The Surgery0.1 km
- Orchard Close0.1 km
- Sheepdown Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GU280BB · Data under Open Government Licence