Petworth (GU28) in West Sussex has experienced modest price appreciation over five years, with a 4.5% compound annual growth rate against rental growth of 5.5%. The district scores 45.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally—indicating performance below the median. Population growth has been limited at 1.0% over the five-year period. The area is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited current development momentum or demographic shift. These metrics reflect a relatively static market with rental yields outpacing capital growth, typical of established suburban locations with stable but unspectacular investment characteristics.
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- 1Property prices up 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Petworth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Petworth (GU28) common questions
Is Petworth up and coming?
Petworth (GU28) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 69% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Petworth safe?
Petworth has a safety score of 82/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Petworth?
The average property price in Petworth (GU28) is £427k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Petworth?
The median monthly rent in Petworth (GU28) is £1,305 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Petworth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Arundel (BN18), Midhurst (GU29), Haslemere (GU27), Liphook (GU30), Hindhead (GU26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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