Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

SHEEPDOWN CLOSE, GU28 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPDOWN CLOSE, GU28 0BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

428

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU28 0BP 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GU28 0BP 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.

home £692,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU28 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Sheepdown Close, 0.4km from Shimmings in Petworth. Administratively it sits within Petworth ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

Day-to-day life in GU28 0BP has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £692k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU28 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00160732 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU28 0BP. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 662,500

6 sales · Mean £ 619,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU28 0BP has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Petworth Cof E Primary School

Good169 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Petworth Community Garden0.7 km
  • Hennings Wine0.5 km
  • Hungry Guest Fish0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Petworth Gift And Clothing0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Horse Inn0.8 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • The Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Audit Room Restaurant And Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Cherry's Bakery0.5 km
  • Cherrys Deli0.5 km
  • Co-co Cafe0.5 km
  • E Street Bar And Grill0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Goodwill House Takeaway0.6 km
  • Rah Fitness0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pulborough6.7 km
  • Amberley10.6 km
  • Billingshurst11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Close0.1 km
  • The Surgery0.2 km
  • The Surgery0.2 km
  • Sheepdown Drive0.2 km
  • Sheepdown Drive0.3 km