BN15 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Loose Lane, 0.6km from Sompting in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Peverel ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN15 0BH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00159917 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOOSE LANE, BN15 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOOSE LANE, BN15 0BH.
316
39
£ 39,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN15 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN15 0BH has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 0BH. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 0BH has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sompting Village Primary School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Boundstone Nursery School
Bramber Primary School
The Globe Primary Academy
Downsbrook Primary School
Whytemead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cokeham Pharmacy0.6 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- Lancing Local0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Sompting Mini Market0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Fish0.9 km
- Lotus House0.7 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.3 km
- Sompting Spice0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gardeners Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Alishaan Indian Restaurant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Worthing1.3 km
- Lancing1.7 km
- Worthing2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tristram Close0.0 km
- Peveril Drive0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Avon Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN150BH · Data under Open Government Licence