St. Aubin Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
St. Helier Central Market (Indoor Victorian market) |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Live acoustic sets at The Trafalgar Inn |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Occasional murals near the Railway Walk entrance |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
The Harbour Gallery (occasional artisan workshops) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
The Harbour Gallery (Largest exhibiting gallery in the Channel Islands) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
St. Brelade Parish Hall (The old railway station) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
The Jersey Lily (Lillie Langtry) heritage sites |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
St. Aubin’s Fort (Accessible by foot at low tide) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
The Harbour Gallery Jersey (Local art and workshops) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Jersey War Tunnels (10 min drive/bus away) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
St. Brelade's Church and the Fishermen's Chapel (Nearby) |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
St. Aubin's Harbour Christmas Market |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
The Bulwarks (Historic merchant area) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Jersey Opera House (St. Helier) |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
The Railway Walk (St. Aubin to Corbière tree-lined path) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Jersey National Park (protects the coastline starting at St. Ouen) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
The Promenade (St. Aubin to St. Helier seafront path) |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Noirmont Point (Historic bunkers and sweeping bay views) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
St. Ouen's Pond (La Mare au Seigneur) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Restricted; permitted only on certain beaches with permit from Parish Hall |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
Jersey Post (located within the local newsagent) |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
iBiz (Jersey) in St. Helier |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Les Quennevais Sports Centre (nearby in St. Brelade) |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
Highlands College (Adult Education in St. Saviour) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
Jersey Public Library (St. Helier) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
St. Brelade Parish Hall |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
The Digital Hub occasionally hosts gaming events |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
None (Gambling restricted to betting shops and online) |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. £8,500 per m² (£340,000 for 40 m²) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. £7,000 per m² (£280,000 for 40 m²) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. £7,800 per m² (£468,000 for 60 m²) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. £6,500 per m² (£390,000 for 60 m²) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. £7,200 per m² (£576,000 for 80 m²) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. £6,000 per m² (£480,000 for 80 m²) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
0% (exceptions for utilities, rental income, and financial services at 10-20%) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
0% |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Jersey residency-based; worldwide income for residents |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
20% (Flat rate) |
| 🧾 VAT |
0% (GST is 5%) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
No |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Parish Rates (approx. £200-£500 annually) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
Stamp duty varies by price (e.g., approx. 2-5% for average homes) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
Low flat income tax (20%) and no VAT, but high cost of living and housing restrictions (21E license) apply |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
St. Aubin, Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands |
| 👥 Population |
Approx. 2,500 (Village area) |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
1 Gbps (JT Jersey full fiber network available island-wide) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
Jersey Pound (JEP) and British Pound (GBP). 1 GBP ≈ 1.28 USD. |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Safe to drink (Jersey Water) |
| 🔌 Power |
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK standard) |
| 📶 SIM Card |
JT (Jersey Telecom), Sure, Airtel-Vodafone. (Note: UK roaming often doesn't apply here) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
HSBC Expat (St. Helier), Barclays, Lloyds International, Revolut |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
High-end luxury hotels and guesthouses like The Old Court House Inn (£180/night) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Yes, cards and contactless widely accepted everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Airbnb, Freedom Holidays (local agency), or self-catering apartments at Porthole Suites |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre (JAAC) in St. Martin (approx. £40/night for bunks) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
The Bulwarks (Harbourfront) for views and dining |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Upper St. Aubin's High Street for a quieter residential feel |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
Digital Jersey Hub (Grenville St, St Helier - 15 min bus ride, approx. £20/day) |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
The Loft at St. Aubin (£3.50 for a flat white, reliable Wi-Fi) |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Digital Jersey networking meetups, Chamber of Commerce lunches |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Jersey Expats and Newcomers Facebook Group gatherings |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Jersey Taxis (no Uber/Bolt available). Yellow Cabs: +44 1534 888888 |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Evie (Electric bike sharing app, available at St. Aubin’s Harbour) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
St. Brelade's Bay (approx. 5 mins by bus or a 20 min walk over the hill) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Blue Islands (Connects to UK and Europe) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
British Airways (Daily flights to London Heathrow) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
Connected primarily by A1 (The Esplanade/Victoria Avenue) to St. Helier |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
St. Helier Liberation Station (Central bus hub for the island) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
AvanchiCard (Daily pass approx. £8.00; contactless pay-as-you-go £2.35 per journey) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
LibertyBus (Island-wide bus network); Condor Ferries to St. Malo/Guernsey |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
Jersey General Hospital (Gloucester St, St Helier) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Kalimukti Yoga (St. Helier - 10 mins away by bus) |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
The Harbour Gallery Gym or Les Quennevais Sports Centre (£10 day pass) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Village Laundry (St. Aubin-based service) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
Food.je (Local specialized delivery platform) |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Jersey Royal Potatoes with butter or Jersey Crab from The Salty Dog |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Off the Rails (St. Aubin-St. Brelade railway walk) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Jersey Dairy ice cream from The Parlour (£3.50 a scoop) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Checkers Xpress (St. Aubin village) or Waitrose (Red Houses) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Amazon.co.uk (Delivery often takes 2-4 days due to shipping) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
Co-op Online or Waitrose (via local logistics) |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
The Boat House (Harbour view cocktails) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
Liberation Brewing Co. (look for Liberation Ale in local pubs) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
The Old Court House Inn Wine Cellar |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Authentic Thai (St. Aubin's Harbour during summer/festivals) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Noya Shapila (Asian fusion), Tides (modern international) |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING ST. AUBIN