Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

BN15 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN15 0BN.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN15 0BN 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, BN15 0BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN15 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0BN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00159903 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 0BN. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN15 0BN has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Sompting Village Primary School

Good489 pupils0.2 km
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Good1287 pupils1.1 km
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Boundstone Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.2 km
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Bramber Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Downsbrook Primary School

Good311 pupils1.3 km
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The Globe Primary Academy

Good459 pupils1.4 km
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Whytemead Primary School

Requires Improvement264 pupils1.5 km
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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Good1299 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Cokeham Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Sompting Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Sompting Mini Market0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sompting Supermarket0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lotus House0.6 km
  • Sompting Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Sompting Spice0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gardeners Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Alishaan Indian Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Worthing1.2 km
  • Lancing1.7 km
  • Worthing2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Avon Close0.0 km
  • Avon Close0.0 km
  • Peveril Drive0.1 km
  • Test Road0.2 km
  • Sylvan Road0.2 km