North Lane is in South Harting, Petersfield and in Chichester district. GU31 5PZ is located in the Harting electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Lane, South Harting, Petersfield, GU31 5PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU31 5QA, GU31 5PX, GU31 5PU, GU31 5PY, GU31 5QD, GU31 5QB, GU31 5QE, GU31 5BD, GU31 5QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU31 5PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 29.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 62.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 51.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 93.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 92.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 92.9% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.4% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Lane was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% higher than the Fernhurst average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
North Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fernhurst and the 158th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Cottage North Lane, Petersfield, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-11-02 | £733,251 |
| The Old Cottage North Lane, Petersfield, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-07-05 | £512,052 |
| The Old Bake House North Lane, Petersfield, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-03-04 | £488,440 |
| White House North Lane, Petersfield, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2021-09-17 | £348,096 |
| Little Downing North Lane, Petersfield, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-23 | £306,581 |
GU31 5PZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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.
GU31 5PZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harting CofE Primary School Tipper Lane , South Harting GU31 5QT | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rogate CofE Primary School School Lane , Rogate GU31 5HH | 2out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buriton Primary School High Street , Buriton GU31 5RX | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditcham Park School Ditcham Park , GU31 5RN | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlegreen Academy Compton , PO18 9NW | 1out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Follia | 1 The Square, South Harting | 57 yd | |
| The Upham Pub Group | The White Hart Inn, The Street | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harting Mens Club | Church Lane, South Harting | 231 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial Playing Fields WAR MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD WAR MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD B2146 ELSTED ROAD TO TORBERRY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 593 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.