Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

AVON CLOSE, BN15 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVON CLOSE, BN15 0BS.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

39

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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 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

home £307,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft7
Public order6

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 pupils1.0 km
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Boundstone Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.0 km
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The Globe Primary Academy

Good459 pupils1.3 km
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Bramber Primary School

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Downsbrook Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Whytemead Primary School

Requires Improvement264 pupils1.6 km
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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Good1299 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sompting Supermarket0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.9 km
  • Lotus House0.5 km
  • Sompting Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Sompting Spice0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gardeners Arms0.8 km
restaurant

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