BN15 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Avon Close, 0.5km 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 0BS 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. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00159917 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVON CLOSE, BN15 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVON CLOSE, BN15 0BS.
316
39
£ 39,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN15 0BS 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 47% social renting, BN15 0BS 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 0BS. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 277,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 0BS has low crime rates — 30 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
The Globe Primary Academy
Bramber Primary School
Downsbrook Primary School
Whytemead Primary School
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cokeham Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Lancing Local0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Sompting Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Fish0.9 km
- Lotus House0.5 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sompting Spice0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gardeners Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Alishaan Indian Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Worthing1.3 km
- Lancing1.6 km
- Worthing2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Test Road0.1 km
- Sylvan Road0.1 km
- Avon Close0.1 km
- Avon Close0.1 km
- Peveril Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN150BS · Data under Open Government Licence