BN15 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blacksmiths Crescent, 0.3km 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 0BX 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. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00159916 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKSMITHS CRESCENT, BN15 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS CRESCENT, BN15 0BX.
326
38
£ 39,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN15 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 38, BN15 0BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 0BX. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
4 sales · Mean £ 273,000
Terraced
£ 281,000
2 sales · Mean £ 281,000
Flat
£ 224,500
1 sales · Mean £ 224,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 0BX has low crime rates — 27 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
Bramber Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cokeham Pharmacy0.3 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Lancing Local0.7 km
- Maginness1.0 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crabtree PH0.9 km
- Gardeners Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Fish0.7 km
- Lotus House0.6 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sompting Spice0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Alishaan Indian Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing1.5 km
- East Worthing1.5 km
- Worthing2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hamble Road0.2 km
- Sylvan Road0.2 km
- White Styles Road0.2 km
- Hamble Road0.2 km
- White Styles Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN150BX · Data under Open Government Licence