Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

BLACKSMITHS CRESCENT, BN15 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS CRESCENT, BN15 0BY.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN15 0BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN15 0BY's 58% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £347k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BN15 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blacksmiths Crescent, 0.2km 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 0BY 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. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00159915 (shared with 6 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 0BY. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 306,000

8 sales · Mean £ 314,562

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Flat

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

BN15 0BY has low crime rates — 26 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 offences65
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Sompting Village Primary School

Good489 pupils0.3 km
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Good1287 pupils0.7 km
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Boundstone Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.8 km
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The Globe Primary Academy

Good459 pupils1.0 km
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North Lancing Primary School

Good413 pupils1.6 km
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Bramber Primary School

Good203 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gardeners Arms1.0 km
  • The Crabtree PH0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Alishaan Indian Restaurant0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cokeham Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Lancing Local0.6 km
  • Maginness0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sompting Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.6 km
  • Lotus House0.7 km
  • Sompting Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Sompting Spice0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancing1.4 km
  • East Worthing1.6 km
  • Worthing3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • White Styles Road0.1 km
  • White Styles Road0.2 km
  • Ball Tree Close0.2 km
  • Northgate Close0.2 km
  • Berriedale Drive0.2 km