BN15 8HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penhill Road, 0.5km from Lancing in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Widewater ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £227k, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 8HE are sourced from Output Area E00159988 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENHILL ROAD, BN15 8HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENHILL ROAD, BN15 8HE.
309
48
£ 38,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN15 8HE 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN15 8HE — age 48, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £227k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 8HE. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
10 sales · Mean £ 208,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 8HE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Seaside Primary School
The Globe Primary Academy
Boundstone Nursery School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Budgens0.5 km
- Gill Pharmacy0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Dave Brown & Son Family Butcher also trading as Dave Brown Hog Roasts0.6 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Empire Club0.3 km
- Farmers Hotel0.5 km
- Ocean View Diving Club (Bar)0.6 km
- The Burger Barn0.5 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Forbidden Palace0.5 km
- Rainbow Cafe0.5 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.5 km
- The Fuel Stop - South Coast Gym0.9 km
- The Pit Stop Cafe0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Andreas Takeaway0.5 km
- Lancing Burger Bar0.5 km
- Lee House0.5 km
- Mr Chips0.5 km
- New China0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing0.6 km
- East Worthing2.6 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cecil Road0.1 km
- Brighton Road0.1 km
- Brighton Road0.1 km
- Cecil Road0.1 km
- The Haven0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN158HE · Data under Open Government Licence