Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

WEST STREET, BN15 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, BN15 0DB.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN15 0DB — age 47, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.

home £205,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN15 0DB is a safe, established residential area on West Street, 0.1km from Sompting in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Peverel ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

For families considering a move, BN15 0DB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00159914 (shared with 11 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 0DB. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 205,000

7 sales · Mean £ 191,857

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

BN15 0DB has low crime rates — 21 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 offences50
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Sompting Village Primary School

Good489 pupils0.4 km
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Good1287 pupils0.6 km
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Boundstone Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.6 km
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The Globe Primary Academy

Good459 pupils0.9 km
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North Lancing Primary School

Good413 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Alishaan Indian Restaurant1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cokeham Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Fircroft News0.9 km
  • Lancing Local0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crabtree PH0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sompting Supermarket0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.4 km
  • Lancing Oriental Express0.9 km
  • Lotus House0.8 km
  • Micks Chips0.9 km
  • Sompting Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancing1.4 km
  • East Worthing1.7 km
  • Worthing3.1 km

Bus Stops

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