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Living in Northchapel: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northchapel scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the GU28 postcode district, Northchapel scores lowest. Northchapel is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU28 postcode district.

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Northchapel scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
78.1 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 8 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greengates 6 crimes
  2. 2 Luffs Meadow 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Northchapel Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital12.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.5 mi
Worthing Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHaslemere Health Centre3.8 mi
GP capacity1,288 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.6%Student3.5%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership65.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
6
Haslemere 4 mi
Witley 5.4 mi
Liphook 6.9 mi
J1 A3(M) 18 mi
J4A M3 18.3 mi
J4A M3 18.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northchapel 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

Durfold Wood 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Green 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haslemere 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ifold 51 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hammer 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Petworth 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Henley Common 52 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northchapel a nice place to live?

Northchapel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Northchapel is 36/100, 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 Northchapel?

Northchapel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 31 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northchapel?

Among the top-rated schools in Northchapel is Northchapel Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Northchapel in total.

Northchapel in context

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Postcode districts in Northchapel

GU28 38 ⇄

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