BN15 8SU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Cokeham, Lower in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Churchill ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
For families considering a move, BN15 8SU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 8SU are sourced from Output Area E00159803 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN15 8SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN15 8SU.
318
49
£ 38,300 /yr
49%
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 8SU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN15 8SU. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN15 8SU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sompting Village Primary School
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
The Globe Primary Academy
Boundstone Nursery School
Lyndhurst Infant School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ocean View Diving Club (Bar)0.8 km
- The Bistro Bar at Beach Green0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Forbidden Palace0.8 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.3 km
- The Fuel Stop - South Coast Gym0.5 km
- The Pit Stop Cafe0.6 km
- Budgens Brooklands & Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lancing Burger Bar0.8 km
- Mr Chips0.8 km
- New China0.9 km
- Prithi Raj0.9 km
- Lotus House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Sompting Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sompting Mini Market0.7 km
- One stop with TKS mini market0.8 km
- South Street Premier0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sompting Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing1.1 km
- East Worthing1.3 km
- Worthing2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brooklands0.1 km
- Brooklands0.1 km
- Water Treatment Works0.3 km
- Winston Road0.3 km
- Winston Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN158SU · Data under Open Government Licence