Wick Street

Arun, West Sussex, England

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

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) 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
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).

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

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

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

73
Liveability Score
Top 1% in ArunTop 1% nationally
High confidence Based on 71 transactions, 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Wick Street is located in Arun, near Wick, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 114 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Dew Drop Inn (pub, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Selwyn Avenue) is 126m away. The median property price is £185,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 241m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 73 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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) Fair (45)

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

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (61)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£185,000
Median Price
71
Transactions (2014–2026)
+9.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Dew Drop Inn17m (0.2 min walk)
Icon Hair Design22m (0.3 min walk)
Dragon Chinese Takeaway29m (0.4 min walk)
Sweeney Rob's35m (0.4 min walk)
Glyn Norris Pharmacy43m (0.5 min walk)
Rooster Village45m (0.6 min walk)
Wick Parade Mini Market48m (0.6 min walk)
The Play Cafe52m (0.7 min walk)
Curry Villa56m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Wick Street, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Selwyn Avenue bus_stop126m
Courtwick Road bus_stop158m
West Way bus_stop173m
Littlehampton Rail Station rail_station990m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.

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