Fontwell Close Fontwell, Arun
18 addresses across 1 postcode (BN18), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1101210.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £356,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnham, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Croft Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 111 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £356,500 | £356,500 | £356,500 |
| 2024 | 2 | £455,000 | £420,000 | £490,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £310,000 | £305,000 | £315,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £205,000 | £192,500 | £205,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £245,000 | £244,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £157,950 | £70,000 | £176,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 5 BN18 0SW | Detached | £356,500 | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 7 BN18 0SW | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 14 BN18 0SW | Semi-detached | £490,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2022 | 18 BN18 0SW | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 15 BN18 0SW | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2012 | 8 BN18 0SW | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2011 | 11 BN18 0SW | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 15 BN18 0SW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 14 BN18 0SW | Semi-detached | £308,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | 16 BN18 0SW | Detached | £292,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 11 BN18 0SW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 12 BN18 0SW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2004 | 5 BN18 0SW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 3 BN18 0SW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2004 | 2 BN18 0SW | Terraced | £192,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2003 | 14 BN18 0SW | Semi-detached | £244,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2003 | 7 BN18 0SW | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2003 | 15 BN18 0SW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2001 | 14 BN18 0SW | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2001 | 16 BN18 0SW | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2001 | 9 BN18 0SW | Detached | £157,950 | |
| 13 Dec 1999 | 3 BN18 0SW | Detached | £109,950 | |
| 10 Aug 1999 | 1 BN18 0SW | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 22 May 1998 | 8 BN18 0SW | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 5 Jan 1998 | 7 BN18 0SW | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 3 Nov 1997 | 1 BN18 0SW | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 12 May 1997 | 18 BN18 0SW | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 12 May 1997 | 4 BN18 0SW | Detached | £84,750 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 16 BN18 0SW | Detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1996-2002 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Arun in 2026-27: Band D £2,487 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,658 | £1,935 | £2,211 | £2,487 | £3,040 | £3,593 | £4,145 | £4,974 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- S&G Motors, Arundel Road, Walberton: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 31 m and 32 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN18 0SW | 88% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnham 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Arundel 309,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fontwell Village | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Meadsway | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 46.1 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Croft Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | The Croft Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Malvern Croft | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Arundel And District Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Arundel Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Spar MRH Westergate | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 2,710 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,230 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Denmans Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 810 m (0.5 miles) west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Denmans Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Slindon Wood | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Wandleys Copse | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Slindon Bottom | Valley | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lights Plantation | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Folly | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Limmer Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 18 |
6 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Arun: see them on the Arun page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slindon CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels BN18 0SB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2023 |
| David Kibble Wines BN18 0SD | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| The Chestnuts Day Centre | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited BN18 0SB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Shell Waitrose Fontwell BN18 0SB | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| KFC - Arundel Road Fontwell BN18 0SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Burger King BN18 0SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative BN18 0UF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| The Old Stables BN18 0SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| MJM CARE GROUP LTD BN18 0SD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| The Weighing Room BN18 0SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Fontwell Park Racecourse BN18 0SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fontwell Close (90); On or near The Chase (10); On or near Deans Close (5); On or near The Ridings (3); On or near Orchard Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN18 0SW: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Chase · The Ridings · Old Bottle Way · Orchard Crescent · Smithy Close · London Road · Deans Close · London Road · Cooke Road · Alfred Day Lane · Arundel Road · Hunters Mews
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.