Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

HOLMBUSH WAY, GU29 9BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMBUSH WAY, GU29 9BS.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU29 9BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GU29 9BS has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

GU29 9BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holmbush Way, 0.7km from Midhurst in Midhurst. Administratively it sits within Midhurst ward and the Chichester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU29 9BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU29 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00160707 (shared with 10 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 9BS. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

GU29 9BS has low crime rates — 15 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Midhurst CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Midhurst Rother College

Outstanding1122 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Down To Earth0.7 km
  • The Crafty Pint Shop0.8 km
  • The Greenhouse0.9 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Dummers0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Spread Eagle Hotel0.8 km
  • The Angel Inn0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Swan Inn0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • Faustinos Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Midhurst Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Comestibles0.8 km
  • Fitzcanes0.9 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
  • The Midhurst Bakery1.0 km
  • The Olive And Vine0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.9 km
  • Golden Leaf0.5 km
  • Midhurst Grill1.0 km
  • Ocean Blue0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liphook10.7 km
  • Haslemere12.2 km
  • Liss12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmbush Convenience Store0.0 km
  • Holmbush Convenience Store0.0 km
  • Holmbush Way0.1 km
  • Oakwood Close0.1 km
  • Heathfield Green0.1 km