Town Pop. 1,700

Living in Fernhurst: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fernhurst comes out at 43/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the GU27 postcode district. Against the wider GU27 district average of 52/100, that is 9 points below. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU27 postcode district.

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Fernhurst scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crossfield 19 crimes
  2. 2 Hurstfold Farm Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Nightingale Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Fernhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital13.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHaslemere Health Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity1,334 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.8%Retired28.6%Student4.1%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Haslemere 2.8 mi
Liphook 3.7 mi
Witley 6.7 mi
J1 A3(M) 14.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 15.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 15.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £570,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£372k £489k £609k £726k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kingsley Green 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Henley Common 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hammer 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Haslemere 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Easebourne 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bramshott Chase 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wheatsheaf Common 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bramshott 43 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernhurst a nice place to live?

Fernhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fernhurst is 43/100, 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 Fernhurst?

Fernhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Fernhurst?

The current median house price in Fernhurst is £570,000, around 100% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 49%.

Fernhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Fernhurst

GU27 52 ⇄

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