Howards Way Rustington, Arun
16 addresses across 1 postcode (BN16), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1101287.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £545,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 8, E: 3).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Angmering, about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mewsbrook Park, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) 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: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westcourt Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £327,500 | £300,000 | £355,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £317,000 | £235,000 | £340,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £245,975 | £242,000 | £249,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2023 | 1 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £545,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 2 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £525,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2021 | 2 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £450,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2020 | 3 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2017 | 14 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2014 | 16 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £355,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2014 | 12 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 16 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £242,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2013 | 2 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2012 | 7 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 1 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £317,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2012 | 3 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 20 May 2011 | 11 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £242,000 | |
| 11 May 2011 | 15 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £249,950 | |
| 6 Oct 2009 | 8 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2007 | 12 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £283,000 | |
| 25 May 2006 | 3 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £277,500 | |
| 11 Jan 2005 | 6 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £218,000 | |
| 7 May 2004 | 3 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £217,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2004 | 11 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £211,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2003 | 1 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2003 | 5 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £222,500 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 12 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £218,450 | |
| 28 Feb 2003 | 5 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 12 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 12 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 5 May 1999 | 5 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £114,500 | |
| 21 May 1998 | 4 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 10 BN16 2LT | Terraced | £74,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 C (37% of about 1,120 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 7 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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 addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN16 2LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Angmering 843,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Littlehampton 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Overstrand Avenue Rustington | 160 m |
| Car parks | Broadmark Lane Car Park | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seafield Road | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.9 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westcourt Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots The Chemist | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Miss B Logan | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Zachary Merton Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Littlehampton Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | NatWest Rustington | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mewsbrook Park 4.6 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,020 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,900 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Knightscroft, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) north. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knightscroft | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lobs Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Littlehampton Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| West Beach | Beach | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Decoy Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Steyne Wood | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Knucker Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-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) | 8.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 16 |
7 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Littlehampton Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon BN16 2SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Rustington Convalescent Home BN16 2LZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Blind Veterans UK BN16 2JG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2026 |
| St Bridgets Cheshire Home BN16 2RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sea Road (21); On or near Millfield Close (6); On or near Coppets Wood (4); On or near Ladbrooke Close (2); On or near Marama Gardens (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 56% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 59% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- BN16 2LT: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Aldwick Close · Marama Gardens · Sea Road · Rackham Road · Chanctonbury Close · Binsted Close · Cordal Close · Ladbrooke Close · Millfield Close · Chanctonbury Road · Fontwell Close · Sea Lane
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.