BN15 0DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Street, 0.0km from Sompting in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Cokeham ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00159830 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, BN15 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, BN15 0DE.
279
51
£ 39,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN15 0DE spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £166k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 0DE. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 160,500
6 sales · Mean £ 164,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 0DE has low crime rates — 22 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
North Lancing Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cokeham Pharmacy0.1 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Fircroft News0.8 km
- Lancing Local0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crabtree PH0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden Fish0.5 km
- Lancing Oriental Express0.8 km
- Lotus House0.8 km
- Micks Chips0.9 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing1.3 km
- East Worthing1.7 km
- Worthing3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ball Tree Close0.1 km
- Ball Tree Close0.1 km
- Berriedale Drive0.1 km
- Berriedale Drive0.2 km
- White Styles Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN150DE · Data under Open Government Licence