Blackdown is in Haslemere and in Chichester district. GU27 3BS is located in the Fernhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackdown, Haslemere, GU27 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU27 3BS is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 46.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU27 3BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.3% | 19.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 68.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 53.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GU27 3BS this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 47.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 85.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 85.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackdown was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Fernhurst average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Blackdown has the 16th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fernhurst and the 107th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Blackdown Hill Cottages Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-09-28 | £759,295 |
| Castle Copse Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-02-15 | £91,346 |
| Cotchet Farmhouse Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £2,008,880 | 2022-02-24 | £1,984,231 |
| Meadow Cottage Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-11-13 | £830,968 |
| Blackdown Beacon Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £3,250,000 | 2017-07-18 | £3,288,072 |
GU27 3BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU27 3BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhurst Primary School Haslemere Road , Fernhurst GU27 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northchapel Community Primary School Pipers Lane , Northchapel GU28 9JA | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelsdale Primary School School Road , Camelsdale GU27 3RN | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School Derby Road , GU27 1BP | 3out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Infant School Lion Lane , Shottermill GU27 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives School Three Gates Lane , GU27 2ES | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 58.3% |
| Median download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 310.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.