Phoenix Close Wick, Arun
42 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN17), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 1103046.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (C: 34, D: 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 B; 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 Littlehampton, about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Acf Medical Group, about 1.9 km away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 136 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
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Maisonette, mid-terrace (14); Flat (11); Maisonette, not recorded (4). Built: 1996-2002 (12); 1983-1990 (11); 1976-1982 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26); owner-occupied (2); 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 (56% of about 590 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 1.0 km
- Littlehampton Marina & West Bank adjacent to Rope Walk, Littlehampton: up to 620 homes, not permissioned (1.0 km)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN17 7DJ | 89% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN17 7DL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN17 7DS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Littlehampton 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km |
| Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Arundel 309,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest Elspring Mead Littlehampton | 190 m |
| Car parks | St Martins Car Park | 1.3 km |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km; nearest Clun Road | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Acf Medical Group | 1.9 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 820 m |
| Hospital | Littlehampton Hospital | 1.7 km |
| Police station | Littlehampton Police Station | 1.5 km |
| Cash machines | Shell East Field Cashzone | 2.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,620 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 5.2 ha | 500 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 840 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,060 m² | 580 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km south-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval earthworks E and SE of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knucker Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km north |
| Lobs Wood | Wood | 2.0 km south-east |
| West Beach | Beach | 2.2 km south |
| Littlehampton Beach | Beach | 2.4 km south-east |
| The Withy Beds | Wood | 2.6 km north-west |
| Park Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 42 |
5 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Meadows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m | No published inspection |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| River Beach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| The Littlehampton Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | 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 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Express BN17 7JD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Chilgrove Community hub | Other catering premises | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| AA mini market BN17 7ER | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Kingley Premier BN17 7FA | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Tesco Family Dining BN17 5RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Tesco Superstore BN17 5RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Wickes BN17 5RA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2020 |
| SHANCOCSM LTD BN17 7GA | Retailers - other | 450 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Currys BN17 5RA | Retailers - other | 490 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Highfield (45); On or near Greenfields (35); On or near Phoenix Close (27); On or near Slindon Walk (18); On or near Thorgate Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nearby streets
Highfield · Heo Green · Thorgate Road · White Acre · Greenfields · Eldon Way · White Acre · Belloc Road · Elspring Mead · Latham Close · Coleridge Crescent · Thompson Grove
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.