Western Terrace is in Sompting, Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 0AU is located in the Peverel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Terrace, Sompting, Lancing, BN15 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 0AW, BN15 0AT, BN15 0AX, BN14 9JU, BN15 0AS, BN15 0AR, BN15 0AP, BN15 0BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN15 0AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 54.3% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.7% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 29.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 50.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 13.9% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 22.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 26.2% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 94.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Terrace was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% higher than the Cokeham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Terrace has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Cokeham and the 93rd highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Western Terrace, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-03-25 | £343,996 |
| 4 Western Terrace, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-08-28 | £335,301 |
| 5 Western Terrace, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2005-04-29 | £389,665 |
| 5 Western Terrace, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2002-11-29 | £431,148 |
| 5 Western Terrace, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £88,950 | 2000-04-03 | £388,006 |
BN15 0AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramber Primary School Bramber Road , BN14 8QB | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templars First School, Sompting White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundstone Community College Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark House 190 Sompting Road , BN14 9EY | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education Trust Easting Close , BN14 8HQ | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alishaan Indian Restaurant | Alishaan Indian Restaurant West Street | 240 yd | |
| Picnic Cafe Bistro | 2 Downlands Parade | 886 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Restaurant, The Downlands Hotel, 123 Upper Brighton Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners | Gardeners Arms West Street | 136 yd | |
| TMG Social Club | Tmg Social Club Sompting Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing United Football Club | The Robert Albon Memorial Ground Lyons Way | 878 yd | |
| Oriental House | 10 Downlands Parade | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury Supermarket, Lyons Farm Retail Park Lyons Way | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School SOMPTING ABBOTTS SCHOOL SOMPTING ABBOTTS SCHOOL CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Robert Albon Memorial Ground THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND LYONS WAY | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Sompting Recreation Ground Loose Lane | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Sompting Village Primary School WHITE STYLES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.