BN15 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blacksmiths Crescent, 0.2km 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 0BY 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. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00159915 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKSMITHS CRESCENT, BN15 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS CRESCENT, BN15 0BY.
299
39
£ 39,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN15 0BY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN15 0BY's 58% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £347k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 0BY. The average age is 39.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 306,000
8 sales · Mean £ 314,562
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 0BY 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
Bramber Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- The Crabtree PH0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Alishaan Indian Restaurant0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cokeham Pharmacy0.2 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Lancing Local0.6 km
- Maginness0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Fish0.6 km
- Lotus House0.7 km
- Sompting Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sompting Spice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing1.4 km
- East Worthing1.6 km
- Worthing3.0 km
Bus Stops
- White Styles Road0.1 km
- White Styles Road0.2 km
- Ball Tree Close0.2 km
- Northgate Close0.2 km
- Berriedale Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN150BY · Data under Open Government Licence