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Tesco Brighton Western Road Express

194 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2BA

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Clarence Square.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 135cm.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding door display cabinets.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product and overhead 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

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the right from the store entrance.
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter is located to the right from the store entrance.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 72cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the right from the store entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 117cm to 136cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 100cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 44cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 72cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.