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Living in South Harting: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Harting scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. 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 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

South Harting places 5th of 8 in the GU31 postcode district. The GU31 district averages 51/100, putting South Harting 13 points below its own postcode area. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU31 postcode district.

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South Harting scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
112.1 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
↓ 28% below national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 367% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 20% below 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 5.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
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 Hospital11.4 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre13.9 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit16.6 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Grange Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,700 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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 · 33 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 3.7 mi
Liss 5.2 mi
Rowlands Castle 6.3 mi
J1 A3(M) 6.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 6.6 mi
J2 A3(M) 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South 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

East Harting 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Petersfield 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sheet (East Hampshire) 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chithurst 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Steep 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Liss 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cocking 43 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Harting a nice place to live?

South Harting has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Harting is 38/100, 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 South Harting?

South 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 South Harting?

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

South Harting in context

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Postcode districts in South Harting

GU31 51 ⇄

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