GU28 0AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Street, 0.1km from Petworth in Petworth. Administratively it sits within Petworth ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU28 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00160731 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, GU28 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, GU28 0AS.
278
55
£ 46,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU28 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU28 0AS combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£480k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU28 0AS. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 385,000
4 sales · Mean £ 399,687
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU28 0AS has low crime rates — 37 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
9 nearby- Petworth Community Garden0.5 km
- 4 Ward Testing Limited0.9 km
- Hennings Wine0.1 km
- Hungry Guest Fish0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Stonemasons Inn0.8 km
- The Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre0.3 km
- Petworth Park Sports CIC1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Audit Room Restaurant And Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Cherry's Bakery0.1 km
- Cherrys Deli0.1 km
- Co-co Cafe0.1 km
- E Street Bar And Grill0.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Goodwill House Takeaway0.2 km
- Rah Fitness0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pulborough7.2 km
- Amberley11.0 km
- Billingshurst11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Flexible Zone0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Car Park0.1 km
- Town Square0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU280AS · Data under Open Government Licence