GU28 0BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU28 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00160729 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU28 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU28 0BL.
253
56
£ 46,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GU28 0BL — age 56, 60% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU28 0BL. The average age is 56.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU28 0BL has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Petworth Cof E Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Petworth Community Garden0.7 km
- Hennings Wine0.4 km
- Hungry Guest Fish0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Petworth Gift And Clothing0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- The Stonemasons Inn1.0 km
- The Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Audit Room Restaurant And Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Cherry's Bakery0.4 km
- Cherrys Deli0.4 km
- Co-co Cafe0.4 km
- E Street Bar And Grill0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Goodwill House Takeaway0.5 km
- Rah Fitness0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pulborough6.8 km
- Amberley10.8 km
- Billingshurst11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Close0.1 km
- Sheepdown Drive0.1 km
- Sheepdown Drive0.1 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU280BL · Data under Open Government Licence