BN17 7RB postcode in Wick, West Sussex
BN17 7RB is a postcode in Wick, in the Courtwick with Toddington ward of Arun. It is in the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton parliamentary constituency and the Sussex police force area, and has been in use since July 1986.
Where BN17 7RB is, and what is near it
- BN17 7RB
- Other postcodes in BN17 7: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.8249, longitude -0.5469)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BN17 7RB?
- ArunDistrict council Arun: bins, council tax, planning
- West SussexCounty council West Sussex: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BN17 7RB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- SussexPolice force area
- Bognor Regis and LittlehamptonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Alison Griffiths (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Alison Griffiths
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BN17 7RB?
Every home and business at BN17 7RB can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Arun: 82%
Arun: 99%
The line marks the figure across Arun.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BN17 7RB?
BinDayBuddy does not read Arun District Council's collection days yet.
Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BN17 7RB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 34 homes and businesses at BN17 7RB. 7 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 27 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Arun
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BN17 7RB: 1,331 properties in Arun are at high risk (1.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Arun
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BN17 7RB is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:15 on 22 October 2026.
- Lyminster and Wick on the Black DitchFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lyminster and Wick on the Black Ditch
- Black DitchFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Black Ditch
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:15 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BN17 7RB?
Homes in BN17 7 sold for a typical £274,250 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 130 sales, down 7.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £295,750
- 12 months to August 2026
- £274,250
▼ down 7.3% on the 12 months before
Across the whole BN17 district: a typical £285,000 from 402 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BN17 7RB
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in BN17 7RB from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 19 September 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BN17 7RB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 800 homes in the neighbourhood around BN17 7RB. The largest share of them, 49%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (46%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Arun for 2026‑27: £2,487. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,658 (band A) to £3,593 (band F); band C, the most common, is £2,211.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (5%) | £1,658 |
| Band B | about 110 (14%) | £1,935 |
| Band C | about 390 (49%) | £2,211 |
| Band D | about 150 (19%) | £2,487 |
| Band E | about 90 (11%) | £3,040 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,593 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,145 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,974 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 5% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 6% 1965 to 1982
- 27% 1983 to 1999
- 15% 2000 to 2009
- 46% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1945 to 1964, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Arun before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BN17 7RB is in (ONS area E01034817), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BN17 7RB?
The nearest open schools to BN17 7RB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BN17 7RB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BN17 7RB is Littlehampton Rail Station, 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Littlehampton Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
- Ford Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Seaton Road, 291 m away.
More stations near BN17 7RB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BN17 7RB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BN17 7RB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Park Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 734999 2.1 kmCycle
- Acf Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 735200 2.1 kmCycle
- Westcourt Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 777000 2.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BN17 7RB?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BN17 7RB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.6 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BN17 7RB?
The nearest to the centre of BN17 7RB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Bupa Dental Care Wick 900 mWalk
- East Street Dental Surgery Phone 01903 716135 1.7 kmCycle
- Beach Road Dental 1.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BN17 7RB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Arundel and District Hospital Phone 01903 882543 3.5 kmCycle
- Goring Hall Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 506699 8.2 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BN17 7RB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BN17 7RB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Strawberry Fields Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 733395 500 mWalk
- Brockenhurst Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01903 717984 1.5 kmCycle
- Camellots Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 719017 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BN17 7RB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BN17 7RB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Glyn Norris Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01903 715891 650 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Tesco Superstore Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm 1.3 kmCycle
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 84 High Street Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 01903 716563 1.8 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BN17 7RB?
The nearest vets to the centre of BN17 7RB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Stellar Vets Phone +44 1903 910838 1.7 kmCycle
- Fitzalan House Veterinary Group 4.4 kmCycle
- Downland Veterinary Group Phone +44 1243 553 771 6.6 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BN17 7RB in a conservation area?
The centre of BN17 7RB is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BN17 7RB?
Police.uk records 183 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BN17 7RB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 6, burglary 5, vehicle crime 4, robbery 3, other crime 3, possession of weapons 2, theft from the person 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BN17 7RB
- Ward
- Courtwick with Toddington
- Parish
- Littlehampton
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wick
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- July 1986
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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