BN15 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Rectory Farm Road, 0.1km from Upper Cokeham in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Peverel ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN15, BN15 0DP offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £322k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00159914 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECTORY FARM ROAD, BN15 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY FARM ROAD, BN15 0DP.
366
47
£ 39,000 /yr
42%
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
BN15 0DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 0DP. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
5 sales · Mean £ 296,000
Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 300,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 0DP 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.
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 Pharmacy0.2 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Fircroft News0.8 km
- Lancing Local0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crabtree PH0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden Fish0.4 km
- Lancing Oriental Express0.8 km
- Lotus House0.9 km
- Micks Chips0.9 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing1.4 km
- East Worthing1.8 km
- Worthing3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ball Tree Close0.1 km
- Ball Tree Close0.1 km
- White Styles Road0.2 km
- Berriedale Drive0.2 km
- Busticle Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN150DP · Data under Open Government Licence