Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

DOWNSVIEW DRIVE, GU29 9LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSVIEW DRIVE, GU29 9LW.

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

243

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU29 9LW 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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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GU29 9LW spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.

home £308,437 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU29 9LW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downsview Drive, 0.7km from Cocking Causeway in Midhurst. Administratively it sits within Midhurst ward and the Chichester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU29, GU29 9LW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, up 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU29 9LW are sourced from Output Area E00160708 (shared with 5 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 GU29 9LW. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,500

5 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Flat

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 336,166

Detached

£ 377,250

6 sales · Mean £ 380,083

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

GU29 9LW has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Midhurst CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Midhurst Rother College

Outstanding1122 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Holmbush Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Royal Oak0.4 km
  • The Greyhound Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Grange Midhurst Community And Leisure Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden Leaf1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liphook11.3 km
  • Haslemere12.7 km
  • Liss12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Downsview Drive0.0 km
  • Downsview Drive0.0 km
  • The Fairway0.1 km
  • The Fairway0.1 km
  • Poplar Way end0.2 km