Town Pop. 5,329

Living in Wick (Arun): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wick (Arun) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 29/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Wick (Arun) places 3rd of 4 in the BN17 postcode district. The BN17 district averages 49/100, putting Wick (Arun) 6 points below its own postcode area. On the national picture that lands Wick (Arun) in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see BN17 postcode district.

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Wick (Arun) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 423 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 173 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 100 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Public order 82 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Shoplifting 73 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
other 223 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 48 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield 47 crimes
  3. 3 Arundel Road 46 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 42
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools
53
6 schools in area · 12 within 4km
6Good
  • Cornfield School, LittlehamptonSpecial · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Lyminster Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • River Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LittlehamptonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Littlehampton AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • White Meadows Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital7.2 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital18 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre22 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPark Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,249 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
26
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 253 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed3.5%Retired24.8%Student3.3%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary38.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership56.2%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Arun · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Littlehampton 0.8 mi
Ford 1.5 mi
Arundel 1.8 mi
J5 A3(M) 20.6 mi
J2 A3(M) 20.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,500 85
Detached £407,500 15
Semi-detached £305,000 36
Terraced £260,000 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£175k £281k £391k £498k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Littlehampton 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Arundel 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Yapton 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rustington 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walberton 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Arun) 31 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barnham (Arun) 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bury (Chichester) 40 6.1 mi away ⇄
Bognor Regis 54 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wick (Arun) a nice place to live?

Wick (Arun) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wick (Arun) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wick (Arun)?

Crime levels in Wick (Arun) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 1,074 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wick (Arun)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wick (Arun) are Cornfield School, Littlehampton, Lyminster Primary School and River Beach Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Wick (Arun) in total.

What are house prices like in Wick (Arun)?

The current median house price in Wick (Arun) is £287,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £407,500, semi-detached £305,000, terraced £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wick (Arun) in context

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Postcode districts in Wick (Arun)

BN17 49 ⇄

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