Postcode report
Is GU28 0AN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU28 0AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU28 0AN is a postcode in Petworth, Chichester, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU28 0AN, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU28 0AN are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GU28 0AN is based on Chichester 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,164 residents, 54 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near GU28 0AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £940k from 23 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU28 0AN can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU28 0AN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near GU28 0AN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about GU28 0AN
Is GU28 0AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GU28 0AN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU28 0AN?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GU28 0AN?
LocaleIQ matched GU28 0AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU28 0AN?
The latest median sold price is £940k based on 23 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU28 0AN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.