 Upperton stands on a ridge of the lower greensand overlooking the Rother Valley, separated from Tillington by the cricket ground and a field.The stone wall of Petworth deerpark bounds the village on the eastern side, with a gate by the house at the southern end giving access to the public.To the west a number of public footpaths through fields, a vineyard and Upperton Common lead to the scenic Pitshill Park.