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Living in East Harting: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Harting scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

East Harting places 3rd of 8 in the GU31 postcode district. Against the wider GU31 district average of 51/100, that is 6 points below. Its broadband score runs 63 points above the GU31 district's 28/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU31 postcode district.

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East Harting scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
488.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 1935% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 992% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 785% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chithurst Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bugshill Lane 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.059 · PM2.5 5.826 · PM10 10.171 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Harting CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital11.9 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14.3 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit17.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Grange Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity1,599 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2%Retired27.5%Student4%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Petersfield 4.2 mi
Liss 5.2 mi
Rowlands Castle 6.8 mi
J1 A3(M) 6.7 mi
J2 A3(M) 7.2 mi
J2 A3(M) 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Harting in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

South Harting 38 0.7 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chithurst 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Petersfield 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sheet (East Hampshire) 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cocking 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Steep 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Midhurst 47 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Harting a nice place to live?

East Harting has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Harting is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is East Harting?

East Harting is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Harting?

Among the top-rated schools in East Harting is Harting CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Harting in total.

East Harting in context

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Postcode districts in East Harting

GU31 51 ⇄

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