Summers Close Rustington, Arun
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN16), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1103394.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, 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 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westcourt Medical Centre, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 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 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £232,750 | £188,000 | £277,500 |
| 2011 | 2 | £268,500 | £240,000 | £297,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2006 | 10 | £246,500 | £175,000 | £305,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £307,475 | £249,950 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2023 | 4 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2021 | 3 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £395,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2020 | 10 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2016 | 1 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 15 May 2015 | 10 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £277,500 | |
| 15 May 2015 | 7 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £188,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 1 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2011 | 11 BN16 2HY | Detached | £297,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2010 | 7 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £169,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2009 | 4 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £162,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 3 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | 7 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 10 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £246,000 | New build. |
| 10 Aug 2006 | 6 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 2006 | 4 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 1 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £249,995 | |
| 13 Jul 2006 | 8 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £299,995 | New build. |
| 10 Jul 2006 | 3 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £247,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 11 BN16 2HY | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 5 BN16 2HY | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 2 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £258,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2005 | 12 BN16 2HY | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2005 | 9 BN16 2HY | Terraced | £249,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3); House, detached (2); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (4); 1996-2002 (3); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 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
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 13 addresses are between 6 m and 7 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN16 2HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN16 2HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Angmering 843,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Littlehampton 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Arundel 309,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seafield Road Rustington | 240 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadmark Lane Car Park | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seafield Road | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westcourt Medical Centre | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Miss B Logan | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Zachary Merton Hospital | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Littlehampton Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest Rustington | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,900 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 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*), 310 m north-west. 24 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* | 310 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lobs Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Littlehampton Beach | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| West Beach | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Decoy Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Knucker Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Lodge BN16 2HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| St Bridgets Cheshire Home BN16 2RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Blind Veterans UK BN16 2JG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza BN16 2NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Dragon BN16 2SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Rustington Convenience Store BN16 2RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Rustington Methodist Church BN16 2NL | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Tandoori Nights BN16 2RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Rustington Platinum Social Club BN16 2NW | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashton Gardens (8); On or near Knightscroft Close (5); On or near Shaftesbury Road (5); On or near Hawthorn Close (3); On or near Ilex Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Shaftesbury Place · Shaftesbury Road · Broadmark Way · Hawthorn Close · Ashton Gardens · Broadmark Lane · Knightscroft Avenue · Seafield Close · Normanhurst Close · Abbotswood Walk · Seaview Gardens · Ilex 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.