Nelson Row Ford, Arun
22 addresses across 1 postcode (BN18), about 240 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 1102585.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £390,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 A; 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 Ford, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avisford Medical Group, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £390,000 | £380,000 | £400,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £375,000 | £360,000 | £390,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £308,750 | £280,000 | £337,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £264,000 | £264,000 | £264,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £276,500 | £276,500 | £276,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £217,000 | £217,000 | £217,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | 16 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 12 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | 44 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2023 | 12 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 7 May 2021 | 16 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2021 | 20 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £337,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 12 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £264,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2018 | 18 BN18 0DD | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 14 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2015 | 42 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2012 | 36 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 34 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £237,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2008 | 22 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £276,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 6 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £222,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2006 | 44 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2005 | 26 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2004 | 28 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £206,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 18 BN18 0DD | Flat or maisonette | £208,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 20 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £189,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 14 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 6 BN18 0DD | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2000 | 22 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 8 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 2 Oct 1998 | 38 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 26 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £84,500 | |
| 9 Oct 1997 | 44 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 42 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £78,500 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 36 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £77,950 | |
| 20 Aug 1996 | 30 BN18 0DD | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 24 Jun 1996 | 40 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £65,500 | |
| 29 Nov 1995 | 24 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 24 Oct 1995 | 20 BN18 0DD | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 A (27% of about 730 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
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 22 addresses are between 2 m and 5 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN18 0DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Littlehampton 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Arundel 309,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 45.9 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Avisford Medical Group | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Littlehampton Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Littlehampton Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | UK Scaffolders | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 200 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 210 m² | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,790 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 530 m (0.3 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Withy Beds | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Knucker Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Lake Copse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| West Beach | Beach | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Park Bottom | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Middleton Point | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hmp Ford BN18 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| DHL HMPPS BN18 0BX | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nelson Row (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 0DD: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.