Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

GU28 9HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU28 9HQ.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

55

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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 9HQ 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU28 9HQ — age 55, 59% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU28 9HQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Petworth in Petworth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Petworth ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

Day-to-day life in GU28 9HQ has the character of 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU28 9HQ are sourced from Output Area E00160731 (shared with 111 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 9HQ. 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

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

GU28 9HQ has low crime rates — 28 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 behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft6
Burglary4

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Petworth Cof E Primary School

Good169 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Petworth Community Garden0.6 km
  • 4 Ward Testing Limited0.9 km
  • Hennings Wine0.2 km
  • Hungry Guest Fish0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Stonemasons Inn0.7 km
  • The Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Audit Room Restaurant And Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Cherry's Bakery0.1 km
  • Cherrys Deli0.2 km
  • Co-co Cafe0.2 km
  • E Street Bar And Grill0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Goodwill House Takeaway0.2 km
  • Rah Fitness0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pulborough7.2 km
  • Amberley11.1 km
  • Billingshurst11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Town Square0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Flexible Zone0.1 km
  • Car Park0.2 km