BN15 9AN is a safe, established residential area on Penstone Park, 0.3km from Lancing in Lancing and Sompting. Administratively it sits within Churchill ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN15 9AN are sourced from Output Area E00159816 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENSTONE PARK, BN15 9AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENSTONE PARK, BN15 9AN.
271
42
£ 38,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN15 9AN is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. 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 9AN. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 181,250
10 sales · Mean £ 188,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN15 9AN is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Globe Primary Academy
Boundstone Nursery School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Seaside Primary School
North Lancing Primary School
Sompting Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Budgens0.4 km
- Gill Pharmacy0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Cokeham Pharmacy0.9 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Empire Club0.7 km
- Farmers Hotel0.4 km
- Ocean View Diving Club (Bar)0.8 km
- The Burger Barn0.4 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Forbidden Palace0.7 km
- Rainbow Cafe0.4 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.8 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- The Fuel Stop - South Coast Gym0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Andreas Takeaway0.4 km
- Lancing Burger Bar0.7 km
- Lee House0.4 km
- Mr Chips0.8 km
- New China0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing0.3 km
- East Worthing2.1 km
- Worthing3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wembley Avenue0.1 km
- Wembley Avenue0.2 km
- Tower Road0.2 km
- Lancing Station0.3 km
- Tower Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN159AN · Data under Open Government Licence