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About

Fernhurst ward covers a large rural area in the western part of the Chichester district, characterised by its significant woodland and scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by the rising terrain of the South Downs, with mixed farmland and extensive forestry. The ward includes the village of Fernhurst itself, along with smaller hamlets like Henley and North Ambersham, all set within this predominantly green and undeveloped part of West Sussex.

A notable aspect is the presence of the former mining area around Fernhurst village, reflecting a historical industrial past within the otherwise agricultural and sylvan setting. The ward contains parts of the Sussex Border Path and is bordered by protected heathland. Local governance is managed through its own parish council, focusing on the needs of its dispersed residential community amidst the working countryside.

Area overview

On average Fernhurst has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fernhurst is £72,671 per year. There are 4 schools in Fernhurst: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fernhurst is home to around 6,789 people, with a population density of about 88.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fernhurst Population
6,789
Population density
88 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.93(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.63(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-27%)
Other theft
3.68(-34%)
Burglary
3.54(+36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,152
90.58%
Other White
338
4.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
1.05%
Irish
57
0.84%
Other Asian
29
0.43%
Total population: 6,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,459
44.76%
Level 3 (A level)
890
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
715
13.01%
No qualifications
667
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
417
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 5,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,091
40.72%
Owns with a mortgage
903
33.71%
Other social rented
289
10.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.85%
Other forms of private rent
86
3.21%
Total households: 2,679

Property prices in Fernhurst

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 in Fernhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fernhurst 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£867,500
Flats3£192,000
Semi-Detached11£485,000
Terraced8£335,000

10 years median price trend in Fernhurst

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

All postcodes in Fernhurst

GU273PH

Cherrylands Close

GU273BL

Jays Lane

GU273HT

Old Glebe

GU273RQ

Camelsdale Road

GU273HP

St Margarets Cottages

GU273JB

Lickfold Road

GU273NQ

Fernhurst

GU273NU

Bishops Close

GU273PB

Nappers Wood

GU273DP

Marley Hanger

GU273NF

Danley Lane

GU273NP

Vann Road

GU307LQ

Highfield Lane

GU273RJ

Camelsdale Road

GU273RR

New Road

GU273QD

The Spinney

GU273HY

The Green

GU273NY

Bishops Close

GU273QB

Hammer Lane

GU307NQ

Hollycombe

GU273BT

Fernden Lane

GU273ER

Verdley Place

GU307LX

Upper Wardley

GU273DL

Green Lane

GU273JL

Crossfield

GU273QZ

Hammer Hill

GU273BH

Gospel Green

GU273LJ

Hatch Lane

GU273LW

Square Drive

GU273EP

Crossways Court

GU273NG

Linchmere Road

GU273RH

Springfarm Road

GU273RP

New Road

GU307NA

Iping Road

GU273DJ

Bell Vale Lane

GU273HW

Ropes Lane

GU307JR

Carters Land Corner

GU273DT

The Marches

GU273EW

Midhurst Road

GU273HJ

Palings Way

GU273QX

Hammer Lane

GU273DB

Tudor Gardens

GU273EB

Chesholt Close

GU273EE

Midhurst Road

GU307LR

Hollycombe

GU273HA

Midhurst Road

GU273SW

Marley Combe Road

GU289HB

Fernhurst

GU273ET

Woodfold

GU273JR

West Close

GU273QQ

Copse Road

GU307LZ

Mill Vale Meadows

GU273LT

Snipe Road

GU273PZ

Marley Lane

GU273RW

New Road

GU307ND

Lambourne Lane

GU273HG

Henley Hill

GU273HH

Wheelwrights Close

GU273LG

Bell Road

GU273QA

The Millstream

GU290BN

Kings Drive

GU272FG

Cripplecrutch Hill

GU273BS

Blackdown

GU273ND

Gillhams Lane

GU273NB

Merle Way

GU273BZ

Jobsons Lane

GU273HE

Henley Common

GU273LH

Bell Road

GU273PY

Marley Common

GU273QN

Heath Road

GU307JP

Milland Lane

GU307JS

Rake Road

GU273DE

Hammer Vale

GU273EU

Midhurst Road

GU273JT

West Close

GU273PX

Marley Lane

GU273RG

Marley Lane

GU273TG

Nappers Wood

GU273BW

Quell Lane

GU273EL

The Cylinders

GU273JX

Vann Road

GU290PL

Brandon Beeches

GU307JH

Portsmouth Road

GU307LT

Fernhurst Road

GU273PA

Nappers Wood

GU273RN

School Road

GU307LL

Highfield Lane

GU273LD

Southleys

GU273QH

Copse Road

GU307JT

Rake Road

GU307NL

Pennels Close

GU273EZ

Midhurst Road

GU273PD

Nappers Wood

GU273BJ

Tennysons Lane

GU273EJ

Midhurst Road

GU273LF

Midhurst Road

GU273QP

Linchmere Road

GU273QY

Hammer Hill

GU273SA

Orchard Close

GU273SJ

Sturt Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.