Ferring is a coastal village and civil parish in the Arun district of West Sussex. It lies between Worthing and Littlehampton, bordered by the English Channel to the south. The area is known for its pebble beach and green spaces, including Ferring Rife, a small river running through the village. Residential areas consist of a mix of detached homes, bungalows, and some older cottages, with a quiet, village-like atmosphere.
The ward includes local amenities such as a village hall, a few shops, and several pubs. Ferring Country Centre, a working farm and charity, is a notable feature, offering community activities and volunteering opportunities. Public transport links connect the village to nearby towns, though the area remains largely car-dependent. The surrounding farmland and coastal paths provide walking routes, attracting visitors and residents alike. Ferring maintains a balance between rural charm and accessibility to larger urban centres.
Area overview
On average Ferring has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ferring is £48,800 per year. There are 1 schools in Ferring: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Ferring Population
4,853
Population density
1,266.3 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
4,540
93.55%
Other White
119
2.45%
Irish
44
0.91%
Other
35
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.39%
Total population: 4,853
Religion
Christian
2,980
61.43%
No religion
1,518
31.29%
Not answered
268
5.52%
Other religion
33
0.68%
Muslim
26
0.54%
Total population: 4,851
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,309
29.64%
No qualifications
860
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
669
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
665
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,416
Economic activity (age 16+)
Retired
2,222
50.28%
Employed
1,678
37.97%
Looking after home or family
128
2.9%
Long-term sick or disabled
97
2.2%
Student
86
1.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,419
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
1,517
64.04%
Owns with a mortgage
532
22.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
9.12%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.65%
Social rents from council
30
1.27%
Total households: 2,369
Housing type
Detached
1,647
69.49%
Semi-detached
385
16.24%
Purpose-built flat
195
8.23%
Terraced
77
3.25%
Commercial building
24
1.01%
Total households: 2,370
Property prices in Ferring
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Ferring area, with individual transactions ranging from £189,400 up to £1,270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Ferring 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 Ferring over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
60
£600,000
£413,750
£495,000
£705,000
£952,500
Flats
13
£315,000
£228,500
£250,000
£335,000
£499,800
Semi-Detached
14
£385,000
£308,000
£320,000
£498,750
£705,250
Terraced
2
£325,950
£203,055
£257,675
£394,225
£448,845
10 years median price trend
in Ferring
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferring.
