Blackberry Road is in Petworth and in Chichester district. GU28 0PF is located in the Petworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackberry Road, Petworth, GU28 0PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU28 0QX, GU28 0EF, GU28 0QZ, GU28 0EG, GU28 0SG, GU28 0EA, GU28 0EQ, GU28 0EB, GU28 0EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU28 0PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 32% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 48.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 8.4% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 42.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36.9% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 17.4% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 28.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 92.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackberry Road was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% higher than the Easebourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackberry Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Easebourne and the 188th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Blackberry Road, Petworth, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-06-29 | £557,527 |
| 3 Blackberry Road, Petworth, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2016-02-12 | £638,161 |
| 7 Blackberry Road, Petworth, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2014-07-25 | £654,207 |
| 1 Blackberry Road, Petworth, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2013-12-06 | £579,894 |
| 1 Blackberry Road, Petworth, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2010-03-12 | £601,717 |
GU28 0PF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU28 0PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petworth Cof E Primary School South Grove , GU28 0EE | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fittleworth CofE Village School School Lane , RH20 1JB | 3out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncton CofE Junior School Willett Close , Duncton GU28 0LB | 3out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hungry Guest | Newlands House, Pound Street | 356 yd | |
| Tiffins Tea Rooms | Tiffins, 1 Leppards | 432 yd | |
| Cherrys Deli | The Old Bakery, Golden Square | 438 yd | |
| Cherry's Bakery | Golden Square, Petworth | 438 yd | |
| E Street Bar And Grill | New Street, Petworth | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Grove Street, Petworth | 249 yd | |
| The Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre | Midhurst Road, Petworth | 354 yd | |
| Petworth And District Over 60's | Friendship Centre, Trumps Alley | 577 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Byworth, Petworth | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill House Takeaway | Pound Street, Petworth | 462 yd | |
| Rah Fitness | British Red Cross Society, Market Square | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Market Square, Petworth | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Shiner School (Closed) South Grove | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Petworth Park TILLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.