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Petworth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Petworth is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,544. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,544 Population 245/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,785 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,785 median income, 4.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$572,841 home value, $1,120/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,544
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,785
Per Capita$44,785
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$572,841
Rent$1,120
Ownership66.8%
Housing Units1,018

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+55.0%

Community

Population2,544
Population Density245 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates50.9867°, -0.6100°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,004 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$44,785
Median Age48.8 years

About Petworth

Petworth is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,544. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Petworth has a population of 2,544 with a density of 245 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (4.9%), with 2.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 5.4% of the population are veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,544
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
10.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.0%

Social Characteristics

Petworth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Petworth is $44,785, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,785 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $861, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 232 business establishments. 34.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Petworth vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,785
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,785
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.2%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home34.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Petworth is $572,841, 103% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,120 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,018 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 12.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$572,841
103% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,120
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.8%
Owner-Occupied66.8%
Renter-Occupied33.3%
Housing Units1,018

Property Tax

Petworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates50.9867°N, 0.6100°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 120 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 114 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 97 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 138 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 128 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 147 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 31 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 33 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 135 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 139 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 99 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 123 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 113 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 15 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 49 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 99 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Petworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% above the national average of 33.7%. 55.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.2%
11% above United Kingdom avg
High School+55.0%
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area10.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.2%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home34.4%

Schools in Petworth

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Petworth Cof E Primary School
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Radio Stations near Petworth

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Happy Hardcore dj mixes, electronic MP3 256 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 80s 80s, greatest hits AAC+ 47 kbps
Magic Classical classical music AAC+ 48 kbps
Express FM Radio MP3 128 kbps
Brooklands Radio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
Bloop London Radio electronic, house MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Aldershot AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioJackie pop, soft rock AAC+ 320 kbps
America's Greatest 70s Hits MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio MP3 128 kbps
XenFM dnb, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
TTNS eclectic, f MP3 192 kbps
1BTN electronic, funk MP3
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Just Home Music MP3 128 kbps
Reprezent Radio music, grime MP3 256 kbps
Radio Silky club dance, club house MP3 192 kbps
Gold Dust Radio MP3 192 kbps
Fix Radio AAC
Radio Frimley Park MP3 128 kbps
RunnRadio 80s, house MP3
Radio Wey MP3 128 kbps
Radio Woking AAC+ 48 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke MP3 128 kbps
Radio Redhill MP3 160 kbps
Radio Redhill - 100.4FM MP3 160 kbps
Shine Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
University Radio Falmer music, talk MP3 192 kbps
Angel Radio MP3 96 kbps
Gaydio Brighton MP3 128 kbps
Radio Reverb brighton, not-for-profit MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petworth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'900 Years of Living History' Permanent Exhibition
13th Century Undercroft shop
Amberley Fire Station (museum exhibit)
Arundel Museum & Heritage Centre
Bignor Roman Villa
Bognor Regis Museum
BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall
Cass Sculpture Foundation
Dunsfold Collection
Electricity Hall
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Godalming Museum
Guildford Museum
Harvey Gallery
Haslemere Education Museum
Haslemere Educational Museum
Littlehampton Museum
Midhurst Museum
Midhurst Museum Too
Munucipal Engine House (Gas engine display)
Museum Entrance
Museum of Farnham
Museum Office
Petworth Cottage Museum
Railway Exhibition Hall
Rural Life Centre
Rustington Museum
Shere Museum
Southdown Bus Garage
Storrington and District Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
The Great Barn of Wanborough
The Novium
The Spike
Village Garage & Cycle Shop
Watts Gallery
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Wheelwright's Shop
Wireless Exhibition
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Libraries in Petworth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldwick Community Centre0.0
Angmering Library0.0
Arundel Library0.0
Billingshurst Library0.0
Bognor Regis Library0.0
Bordon Library0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Broadwater Library0.0
Chichester College Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Cranleigh Library0.0
Durrington Library0.0
East Preston Library0.0
Farnham Library0.0
Ferring Library0.0
Findon Valley Library0.0
Godalming Library0.0
Goring Library0.0
Haslemere Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Leggett Library0.0
Library0.0
Liphook Library0.0
Littlehampton Library0.0
Midhurst Library0.0
Petworth Library0.0
Pulborough Library0.0
Rustington Library0.0
School Library0.0
Simone's library0.0
Storrington Library0.0
The Elaine Thomas Library0.0
Worthing Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Petworth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Country Market
Draper’s Yard
Ford Open Air Market
Guildford Farmers' Market
North Street Market

Hotels in Petworth

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Angel Inn
The Old Railway Station

Restaurants in Petworth

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basmati
E Street
Meghdoot's

Cafes in Petworth

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Audit Room Café
Coco Cafe & Sugar Lounge
The Hungry Guest
Tiffins Tea Rooms

Dentists in Petworth

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donovan's Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Petworth

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petworth Vet Center.

Gas Stations in Petworth

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harvest Energy

Banks in Petworth

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HSBC UK
NatWest

Gyms in Petworth

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rah Fitness
Strengthability

Breweries in Petworth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Farnham Brewing Company
Fauna Brewing
Firebird Brewery
Gribble Inn
Hand Brew Co
Hepworth's Brewery
Hog's Back Brewery
Langham Brewery
The Crafty Brewing Company
Tilford Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Petworth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petworth

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham AirfieldMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Baynard's Park AirstripSmall Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berry Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Bognor Regis Lec AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Bowford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Chelworth House AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Chilsfold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chipstead Private AirstripSmall Airport
Colemore Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Danehill AirstripSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunsfold AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Fairoaks AirportSmall Airport
Folly Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fowler's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Fowler's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Frieslands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ginge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Goldstone Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hadfold Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petworth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Petworth News
Petworth Post Office

Treatment Centers in Petworth

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kerwin Court

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petworth

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Hallows Church
Petworth United Reform Church
Saint Mary the Virgin
St Peter
The Sacred Heart

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petworth

What is the population of Petworth?

Petworth has a population of 2,544 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Petworth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,785, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $572,841 (103% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 12.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Petworth?

Petworth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petworth?

Petworth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $861. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Petworth?

The median home value in Petworth is $572,841. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,120. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.

How are the schools in Petworth?

37.2% of adults in Petworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Petworth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Petworth is 4.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 96% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability.

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