Living in Petworth

Petworth is in West Sussex.

Petworth is a national park settlement. It is known for its walking, green space, strong high street and national park access. It is located at the junction of the A272 east–west road from Heathfield to Winchester and the A283 Milford t…

Where is Petworth?

Type of place
Settlement
County
West Sussex
Region
South East
Nation
England

Petworth at a glance

  • Schools: One well-rated local school
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Expensive for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £468k (median of 103 sales across the built-up area)

What Petworth is known for

  • Walking & green space
  • Strong high street

Frequently asked questions

What is Petworth like to live in?

Petworth is a national park settlement. It is known for its walking, green space, strong high street and national park access. One well-rated local school and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is expensive for the region.

What is Petworth known for?

Petworth is known for walking & green space, strong high street.

Is Petworth good for families?

Families in Petworth have one rated school within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

Who is Petworth likely to suit?

Petworth may suit people who value one rated school within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Petworth?

One well-rated local school. Petworth has one rated school within reach.

Is Petworth a safe place to live?

Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

What are the main drawbacks of living in Petworth?

The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.

How expensive is Petworth?

Homes in Petworth typically sell for around £468k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 103 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Petworth?

Petworth is located in West Sussex, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.