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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
4/10
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
13.55(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-36%)
Public order
3.83(-37%)
Other theft
3.54(-37%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Fernhurst 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 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
Terraced9£385,000
Detached33£950,000
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached17£530,000

10 years median price trend in Fernhurst

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

All postcodes in Fernhurst

GU307NL

Pennels Close

GU307NB

West Meade

GU273LU

Marley Heights

GU273DZ

Copyhold Lane

GU273QQ

Copse Road

GU273JS

West Close

GU273PU

Marley Common

GU273RQ

Camelsdale Road

GU273BT

Fernden Lane

GU273SJ

Sturt Avenue

GU273BY

Jobsons Lane

GU273RR

New Road

GU273NG

Linchmere Road

GU273JG

Hurstfold Cottages

GU273SA

Orchard Close

GU273RN

School Road

GU273SR

Camelsdale Road

GU289EW

Hill Grove

GU289EU

Fernhurst

GU307JX

Rake Road

GU273JT

West Close

GU273EA

Haslemere Road

GU273DE

Hammer Vale

GU273SZ

Pegasus Close

GU290BN

Kings Drive

GU273JF

Verdley Place

GU273DJ

Bell Vale Lane

GU273LA

Fernden Lane

GU273QU

Moor Road

GU273NJ

Vann Road

GU273NY

Bishops Close

GU307JY

Cooks Pond Road

GU273DX

Fridays Hill

GU307LT

Fernhurst Road

GU273PD

Nappers Wood

GU273NZ

Nappers Wood

GU273EH

Glebe Road

GU273HW

Ropes Lane

GU273SS

The Old Quarry

GU273QB

Hammer Lane

GU273SG

Camelsdale Road

GU273TA

Nightingale Close

GU273LR

Kingsley Place

GU272FG

Cripplecrutch Hill

GU273QF

Linchmere Road

GU273TL

Nappers Wood

GU273EW

Midhurst Road

GU307JR

Carters Land Corner

GU273LB

Fernden Lane

GU273BZ

Jobsons Lane

GU273QN

Heath Road

GU307JL

Portsmouth Road

GU273PB

Nappers Wood

GU307LZ

Mill Vale Meadows

GU273RY

Upper School Drive

GU273LN

Fernden Heights

GU289HA

Dial Green

GU273PA

Nappers Wood

GU307JN

Milland Lane

GU307NE

Fernhurst Road

GU273DY

Haslemere Road

GU289LZ

London Road

GU307EJ

Wheatsheaf Enclosure

GU273PH

Cherrylands Close

GU273NF

Danley Lane

GU273JH

Lickfold Road

GU273QA

The Millstream

GU273EB

Chesholt Close

GU289EZ

Highstead Lane

GU273DB

Tudor Gardens

GU307LP

Hollycombe

GU273LZ

Chilcroft Lane

GU273EL

The Cylinders

GU273FL

Fernden Lane

GU273PS

Linchmere Ridge

GU307NF

Woodmansgreen

GU273ES

Midhurst Road

GU273HZ

Church Road

GU273LH

Bell Road

GU273DT

The Marches

GU273LE

Green Lane

GU273BP

Jobson's Lane

GU273PR

Brinksway

GU273RW

New Road

GU273ND

Gillhams Lane

GU273NR

Vann Road

GU273HU

Grailands Close

GU290PL

Brandon Beeches

GU273BW

Quell Lane

GU307LL

Highfield Lane

GU273RG

Marley Lane

GU307LR

Hollycombe

GU307JP

Milland Lane

GU273HF

Henley Common

GU273LT

Snipe Road

GU273ET

Woodfold

GU307JS

Rake Road

GU289EP

Fernhurst

GU273JU

The Ridgeway

GU273NT

Hawksfold Lane West

Data Sources

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