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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

GU273NE

Danley Lane

GU273SN

Marley Combe Road

GU289EU

Fernhurst

GU289HA

Dial Green

GU307LS

Hollycombe

GU307NB

West Meade

GU273NJ

Vann Road

GU273PR

Brinksway

GU273RB

Shottermill Pond

GU273ED

Park Lane

GU273EH

Glebe Road

GU273LL

Midhurst Road

GU273LN

Fernden Heights

GU289BD

Fernhurst

GU273JW

Hawksfold Lane East

GU273QT

Hammer Lane

GU273QU

Moor Road

GU307JW

Milland Lane

GU273AJ

Hammer Hill

GU273NL

Vann Road

GU273NR

Vann Road

GU273TN

Gales Close

GU273BY

Jobsons Lane

GU273DX

Fridays Hill

GU273NT

Hawksfold Lane West

GU289EP

Fernhurst

GU273EY

Midhurst Road

GU273JD

Ropes Lane

GU273SU

Hill Farm Close

GU273EX

Midhurst Road

GU273JF

Verdley Place

GU273RF

Marley Lane

GU307NW

Strettons Copse

GU273DN

Mill Copse Road

GU273HL

Ash Grove

GU273DA

Benifold Place

GU273HR

Dale Copse

GU273HS

Old Glebe

GU289EZ

Highstead Lane

GU273JG

Hurstfold Cottages

GU307EJ

Wheatsheaf Enclosure

GU273TL

Nappers Wood

GU289EX

Fernhurst

GU273QF

Linchmere Road

GU289LZ

London Road

GU307JG

Portsmouth Road

Data Sources

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