Old Shoreham Road is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 0QS is located in the Manor 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 Old Shoreham Road, Lancing, BN15 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 0QZ, BN15 0QY, BN15 9HG, BN15 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN15 0QS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 47.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN15 0QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 24.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 62.2% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 40.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.3% | 93.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Shoreham Road was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 273.0% higher than the Cokeham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Shoreham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Cokeham and the 36th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing House Old Shoreham Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2019-08-09 | £397,037 |
| Normandy House Old Shoreham Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-04-16 | £491,913 |
| Malthouse Cottage Old Shoreham Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £469,000 | 2016-02-11 | £592,388 |
| Malthouse Cottage Old Shoreham Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2013-10-30 | £570,907 |
| Malthouse Cottage Old Shoreham Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2005-08-05 | £570,955 |
BN15 0QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
BN15 0QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN15 0QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 2out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School Swiss Gardens , BN43 5WH | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRNK | Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Lancing Manor Manor Road | 233 yd | |
| BHAFC American Express Elite | Brighton And Hove Albion Training Ground, 60 Mash Barn Lane | 867 yd | |
| The Grubber Cafe Lancing College | Lancing College College Drive | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller and Carter | Miller And Carter, 43 Manor Road | 696 yd | |
| Harvester | Britannia Inn, 98 Grinstead Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan & Kebab | 26 Crabtree Lane | 1,028 yd | |
| Naima | 32 Crabtree Lane | 1,031 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 72 Crabtree Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Impulse Leisure (Lancing Manor) Manor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 232 yd |
| Lancing Manor Park Manor Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| North Lancing Primary School MILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| American Express Elite Football Performance Centre MASH BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Lancing College | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,009 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% |
| Median download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.