Church Approach

Arun, West Sussex, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: High Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (30) and school access (50) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

59
Liveability Score
Top 7% in ArunTop 10% nationally
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

Church Approach is located in Arun, near Littlehampton, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 189 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 58% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), hairdresser (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Felix (clothes, 37m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Library) is 142m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (80)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (80)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

Felix37m (0.5 min walk)
Qandeel Minimarket46m (0.6 min walk)
Creative Heart49m (0.6 min walk)
Who's Next52m (0.7 min walk)
The Salon54m (0.7 min walk)
Beach Road Dental Care62m (0.8 min walk)
Littlehampton Fish & Chips66m (0.8 min walk)
Virgis Silas69m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Church Approach, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Library bus_stop142m
Anchor Springs Temporary bus_stop159m
Littlehampton Rail Station rail_station506m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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