Living in GU29, Chichester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU29 in Chichester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chichester: £429,978, down 2.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around GU29
101 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU29 in the last 2 years, with a median of £380,000 and a range from £92,500 to £965,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 BENNETTS TERRACE, GU29 9HQ | terraced | £367,500 | 2026-06-16 |
| 43 HEATHFIELD GREEN, GU29 9QA | flat-maisonette | £200,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 38 GUILLARDS OAK, GU29 9JZ | semi-detached | £570,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 1 HEATHFIELD GREEN, GU29 9QA | detached | £520,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 55 HEATHFIELD GREEN, GU29 9QA | flat-maisonette | £222,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 BEPTON CLOSE, GU29 9QR | detached | £735,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst Rother College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Stedham Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.4 mi |
| Midhurst CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Easebourne CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Conifers House School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
3 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Skilled trades | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
26 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU29 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Chichester's figures.
Common questions about GU29
What is the average house price in GU29?
The average sold price in Chichester is £429,978 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GU29?
Prices in Chichester are down 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU29?
The median of 101 recorded sales around central GU29 in the last 2 years is £380,000, ranging from £92,500 to £965,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU29?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU29, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU29?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU29 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is GU29 at risk of flooding?
Central GU29 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GU29 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £380,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 26 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU29 safe?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU29 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GU29 or GU28, GU29 or GU31, GU29 or GU30.
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