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Fernhurst & Northchapel

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About

Fernhurst and Northchapel sit in the western part of Chichester district, set on the edge of the Western Weald. Fernhurst is bisected by the A286 and is centred on a village green with a short high street of shops, a primary school and pubs. Immediately to the north, Blackdown rises to about 280 metres and forms the highest ground in Sussex; the summit and its paths are used by walkers from the village. Fields and mixed woodland surround the settlements, with farm access tracks and public footpaths linking them to the surrounding countryside.

Northchapel lies a few kilometres northwest of Fernhurst and is arranged around lanes, commonland and scattered farmsteads. The village is threaded by a network of bridleways and footpaths that connect heath, copses and small country lanes, used for walking and riding. Small parish facilities and community halls provide local events and services; day-to-day needs in both villages are met by village shops, farms and businesses that serve the immediate area within Chichester district.

Area overview

On average Fernhurst & Northchapel has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fernhurst & Northchapel is £73,283 per year. There are 4 schools in Fernhurst & Northchapel: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fernhurst & Northchapel is home to around 6,705 people, with a population density of about 100.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fernhurst & Northchapel Population
6,705
Population density
100.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.98(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-28%)
Public order
3.73(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-42%)
Other theft
2.68(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,122
91.3%
Other White
305
4.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.97%
Irish
59
0.88%
Other Asian
27
0.4%
Total population: 6,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,336
43.18%
Level 3 (A level)
863
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
13.29%
No qualifications
691
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 5,410

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,034
39.05%
Owns with a mortgage
886
33.46%
Other social rented
337
12.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
8.72%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.79%
Total households: 2,648

Property prices in Fernhurst & Northchapel

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Fernhurst & Northchapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £3,385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fernhurst & Northchapel in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fernhurst & Northchapel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached18£511,000
Detached30£827,500
Terraced8£370,000
Flats3£170,000

10 years median price trend in Fernhurst & Northchapel

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fernhurst & Northchapel.

All postcodes in Fernhurst & Northchapel

GU273QN

Heath Road

GU273NZ

Nappers Wood

GU273BX

Windfall Wood Common

GU273NU

Bishops Close

GU289ER

Greengates

GU272FG

Cripplecrutch Hill

GU307LL

Highfield Lane

GU273QB

Hammer Lane

GU84SU

Petworth Road

GU273TQ

Nappers Wood

GU289HH

The Courtyard

GU273HP

St Margarets Cottages

GU273EJ

Midhurst Road

GU289LJ

Loxwood

GU273RJ

Camelsdale Road

GU273DB

Tudor Gardens

GU273DH

Midhurst Road

GU273SJ

Sturt Avenue

GU273EW

Midhurst Road

GU273JZ

Paddock Close

GU273PY

Marley Common

GU273LA

Fernden Lane

GU273TA

Nightingale Close

GU273DZ

Copyhold Lane

GU273TB

Nappers Wood

GU273JY

The Leys

GU273LN

Fernden Heights

GU273JS

West Close

GU273LQ

Kingsley Green

GU273DX

Fridays Hill

GU273JX

Vann Road

GU289HW

Pipers Lane

GU273BS

Blackdown

GU273JT

West Close

GU273LE

Green Lane

GU289EL

Fisher Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.