Jays Close Wick, Arun
39 addresses across 1 postcode (BN17), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1101221.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 13, E: 3).
- Flood: 8 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 B; 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 Littlehampton, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 77 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (28); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1950-1966 (7); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 B (35% of about 830 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)
- Ambulance Station, East Street, Littlehampton: up to 9 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Meadowfield House, East Street, Littlehampton: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Waitrose, Avon Road, Littlehampton: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- The Tap and Barrel 2-13 Duke Street Littlehampton, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Antonia Court, Terminus Road, Littlehampton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Hospital Site, Fitzalan Road / Church Street, Littlehampton: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 57 River Road, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 57 River Road, Littlehampton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 39 addresses are between 4 m and 7 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN17 6HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Littlehampton 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Arundel 309,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Way Littlehampton | 240 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Martins Car Park | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 21 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornwall Road, Arundel Road | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.6 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glyn Norris Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | Littlehampton Hospital | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Littlehampton Police Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell East Field Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.6 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A 19th century artillery fort known as Littlehampton Fort, 317m south west of the Windmill Theatre | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lobs Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Littlehampton Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| West Beach | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Knucker Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Park Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north |
| Warningcamp Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 39 | 39 |
None of the street's 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| White Meadows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Littlehampton Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 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 |
| River Beach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 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 |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Breakfast Club) BN17 6HL | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Good Ground Childcare BN17 6HL | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| ISS @ St Catherine's Catholic Primary School BN17 6HL | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Sips & Giggles LTD BN17 7JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| The Amicus Community BN17 7DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Farmfoods BN17 7JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Wick Express BN17 7JW | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| The Wick Fryer BN17 7JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Dragon BN17 7JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| HCL at White Meadows Primary Academy BN17 7JL | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| BakeAway BN17 7JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Dew Drop Inn BN17 7JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Glyn Norris Pharmacy BN17 7JQ | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Chicken world BN17 7JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Wick Parade Mini Market BN17 7JQ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 22 Dec 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near North Street (19); On or near Sussex Street (14); On or near Malthouse Passage (12); On or near Swanbourne Road (9); On or near Hampton Fields (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- BN17 6HQ: 39 addresses
Nearby streets
Madehurst Way · Sussex Street · Hampton Fields · Malthouse Passage · Whiteways Close · Swanbourne Road · Amberley Close · Beaconsfield Road · Highdown Drive · North Street · Kent Road · Parham Close
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.