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Sainsbury's Milton Keynes Station

Station House, 500 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1BB

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on street standard parking immediately outside the store is limited to 5 minutes.
    • There is also 15 minute parking on the adjacent road.
    • There is a public car park located in Elder Gate.
    • The name of the car park is Milton Keynes Station Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

Store Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store, to the left of the train station.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 145cm.

Shop Floor

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: additional stock.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and sliding door display cabinets.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • There is product signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Staffed Checkouts (Tobacco and Spirits)

  • The counter is located immediately to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 122cm.
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 130cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a volume control and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 87cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 64cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 60cm.
    • The height of the cash payment controls range from 57cm to 79cm from the floor.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 123cm to 135cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a volume control and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 114cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 60cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 66cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 120cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Collection Point (Argos)

  • The collection point is located in the rear right corner of the store.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the collection point has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the collection point.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 125cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.