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.
BN15 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN15 0BN.
315
38
£ 39,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Sompting Village Primary School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Boundstone Nursery School
Bramber Primary School
Downsbrook Primary School
The Globe Primary Academy
Whytemead Primary School
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lotus House0.6 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.3 km
- Sompting Spice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gardeners Arms0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BN150BN · Data under Open Government Licence