Affluence in GU30 7LN
How GU30 7LN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Fernhurst & Northchapel
- Council
- Chichester
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,655 (2024)
How well off GU30 7LN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU30 7LN area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime6.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the GU30 7LN area is broadly in line with that, at 57.1%. 20.7% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU30 7LN area is above that, at 43%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU30 7LN area is above that, at 42.4%. 14.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU30 7LN sits in (Fernhurst & Northchapel): about 1,655 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.