Town Pop. 2,270

Living in Petworth: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Petworth is 46/100, built from 8 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the GU28 postcode district. The GU28 district averages 38/100, putting Petworth 8 points above its own postcode area. On the national picture that lands Petworth in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GU28 postcode district.

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Petworth scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU28 0AA GU28 8AR GU28 9AA GU28

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Dawtrey Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Damer'S Bridge 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Petworth Cof E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital15.4 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital16.8 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,113 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 90 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired29.9%Student2.8%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership53%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Pulborough 4.5 mi
Amberley 6.9 mi
Billingshurst 7.2 mi
J1 A3(M) 17.5 mi
J2 A3(M) 17.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 18 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 60
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£389k £421k £454k £486k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Fittleworth 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Graffham 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton (Chichester) 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Watersfield 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coldwaltham 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wisborough Green 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Easebourne 45 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Petworth a nice place to live?

Petworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Petworth is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Petworth?

Petworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 199 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Petworth?

The current median house price in Petworth is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Petworth in context

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Postcode districts in Petworth

GU28 38 ⇄

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