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JD Sports

201-203 Oxford Street, Soho, London, W1D 2LE

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About this venue

JD Sports is a leading retailer of sports, and fashion brands. Known as ‘The King of Trainers’ the range of trainers, clothes and accessories is regarded as the first choice destination store on the high street for many young people. The ‘exclusive’ styles provide a real point of difference and there are often in store events that create great theatre. JD Sports have 2 flagship stores on London’s Oxford Street.

Access Guide

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Summary

Getting Here (Oxford Street - Between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road)

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Approach (Main Entrance)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Oxford Street.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'JD'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • There are security barriers at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the security barriers is 176cm.
    • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
    • There is a narrower access point to the right of the entrance surveyed that has an opening width of 245cm.
      The minimum width between security barriers at this access point is 88cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Area (Footwear - Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • Footwear is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
    • There is step free access to this area.
    • The majority of aisles have room to manoeuvre.
    • There is step free access throughout the aisle(s).
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is a browse and order hub within this area.
    • There is a self-service ordering point ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
      This ordering point is 110cm in height to the touchscreen (as shown in photographs 10 and 11).

Counter (Footwear Ordering - Ground Floor)

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the main entrance, in Footwear.
    • The counter is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided near the counter.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the counter.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

Area (Women's Clothing - Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • Women's Clothing is located to the far left as you enter from the main entrance.
    • There is step free access to this area.
    • The majority of aisles have room to manoeuvre.
    • There is step free access throughout the aisle(s).
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 4 standard fitting room(s) within this area.
    • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
    • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
  • Comments View
    • A key must be obtained from a member of staff to use the fitting rooms.

Counter / Till Point (Ground Floor)

  • The counter / till point is located to the rear of the store.
  • There is step free access to the counter / till point.
  • The counter / till point is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The counter / till point is clearly signed.
  • The height of the counter / till point is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter / till point .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter / till point.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter / till point is placed in front of a background which is patterned.

Escalator(s) (Ground Floor to First Floor)

  • Escalator(s) View
    • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
    • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The escalators go both up and down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G and 1.
    • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left as you enter from main entrance, in Women's Clothing.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 145cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 9in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Area (Men's Clothing - First Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • Men's Clothing is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
    • There is step free access to this area, via lift.
    • The majority of aisles have room to manoeuvre.
    • There is step free access throughout the aisle(s).
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is a browse and order hub within this area.
    • There are self-service ordering points throughout Men's Clothing.
      The ordering points are 110cm in height to the touchscreen (as shown in photographs 13 and 14).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 4 fitting room(s) in total within this area 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
    • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • There is not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 93cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 270cm x 170cm.
    • There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s), due to the door opening inwards.
    • There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 15cm from the floor.
    • There is not a coat hook in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
    • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
    • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 3 standard fitting room(s) within this area.
    • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
    • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
  • Comments View
    • A key must be obtained from a member of staff to use the fitting rooms.

Counter / Till Point (First Floor)

  • The counter / till point is located on the first floor, to the rear as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the counter / till point, via lift.
  • The counter / till point is approximately 14m from the lift.
  • The counter / till point is clearly signed.
  • The height of the counter / till point is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter / till point .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter / till point.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter / till point is placed in front of a background which is patterned.

Counter / Till Point (Click & Collect - First Floor)

  • The counter / till point is located on the first floor, to the rear as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the counter / till point.
  • The counter / till point is approximately 20m from the lift.
  • The counter / till point is clearly signed.
  • The height of the counter / till point is 108cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter / till point .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter / till point.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter / till point is placed in front of a background which is patterned.

Escalator(s) (First Floor to Second Floor)

  • Escalator(s) View
    • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located immediately after the ground floor to first floor escalator on the first floor.
    • Signs indicating the location of the escalator(s) are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The escalators go both up and down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are 1 and 2.
    • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

Area (Football - Second Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • Football is located on the second floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
    • There is step free access to this area, via lift.
    • The majority of aisles have room to manoeuvre.
    • There is step free access throughout the aisle(s).
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is a browse and order hub within this area.
    • There are self-service ordering points available throughout the second floor.
      The ordering points are 110cm in height to the touchscreen (as shown in photographs 11 and 12).

Counter / Till Point (Shirt Printing - Second Floor)

  • The counter / till point is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the counter / till point, via lift.
  • The counter / till point is approximately 4m from the lift.
  • The counter / till point is clearly signed.
  • The height of the counter / till point is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter / till point .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter / till point.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter / till point is placed in front of a background which is patterned.

Boot Testing - Second Floor

  • The Boot Testing area is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift, between the Shirt Printing counter and second floor till point.
  • The area is located 6 metres from the lift.
  • There is a turnstile entrance to enter which is 71cm in width.
  • The flooring beyond the turnstile is artificial grass.
  • The lighting levels are low/moderate.

Area (Junior Clothing - Second Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • Junior Clothing is located on the second floor, to the rear right as you exit the lift.
    • There is step free access to this area, via lift.
    • The majority of aisles have room to manoeuvre.
    • There is step free access throughout the aisle(s).
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is a browse and order hub within this area.
    • There are self-service ordering points available throughout the second floor.
      The ordering points are 110cm in height to the touchscreen.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 2 standard fitting room(s) within this area.
    • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
    • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
  • Comments View
    • A key must be obtained from a member of staff to use the fitting rooms.

Counter / Till Point (Second Floor)

  • The counter / till point is located on the second floor, beyond the Boot Testing area on the left.
  • There is step free access to the counter / till point, via lift.
  • The counter / till point is approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The counter / till point is clearly signed.
  • The height of the counter / till point is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter / till point .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter / till point.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter / till point is placed in front of a background which is patterned.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.