GU29 or GU31?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- GU31 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- GU29 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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GU29
Chichester
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GU31
Chichester
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| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £524,905 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +0.3% (South East) | +0.3% (South East) |
| Dwelling type | Detached bungalow | Semi-detached house |
| Floor area | 208 m² | 123 m² |
| Built | 1983–1990 | 1983–1990 |
| Energy rating | D | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £2219/yr | £1008/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 26 recorded | 3 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 9 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, GU29 or GU31?
GU31 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (26 in GU29 against 3 in GU31, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is GU29 or GU31 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, GU29 sits in decile 9 of 10 and GU31 in decile 5, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in GU29 or GU31?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.