South Street is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 8AN is located in the Widewater 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 South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 8PE, BN15 8HA, BN15 8PF, BN15 9DN, BN15 8EN, BN15 8AG, BN15 8HJ, BN15 8AP, BN15 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN15 8AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.1% | 48.5% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.5% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 27.9% | 34.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 41.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 43.4% | 47.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.9% | 19.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 9.8% | -12.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 30.3% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.3% | 87.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 88.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 88.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 159.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% higher than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 17th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 37 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-01-25 | £143,776 |
| Flat 5 37 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2016-03-31 | £153,913 |
| Flat 5 37 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2007-01-29 | £183,669 |
| Flat 3 37 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2006-05-19 | £157,983 |
| 37 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £89,000 | 2005-01-20 | £146,950 |
BN15 8AN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshbrook First School, Lancing Grinstead Lane , BN15 9DP | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows First School,the Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 4,365 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundstone Community College Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 64 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education Senior 55 South Street , BN15 8HA | - not rated | 114 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing Montessori Centre and Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore Montessori School Wembley Avenue , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamp & Grind | 84 - 90 South Street | 88 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street | 136 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 14 South Street | 189 yd | |
| Forbidden Palace | 132 South Street | 300 yd | |
| Naaz Tandoori | 14 - 16 North Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 123 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 123 yd | |
| Empire Club | The Empire Club, 20 Penhill Road | 164 yd | |
| Ocean View Diving Club (Bar) | 158 - 160 South Street | 408 yd | |
| The Stanley Ale House | Stanley Ale House, 5 Queensway | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penhill Fish Bar | 39 Penhill Road | 158 yd | |
| Lee House | 9 South Street | 183 yd | |
| Andreas Takeaway | 8 South Street | 201 yd | |
| New China | 93 South Street | 214 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 7, Station Parade South Street | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 177 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 579 yd |
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.