South Street is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 8AQ is located in the Widewater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 8AJ, BN15 8AP, BN15 8PG, BN15 8AS, BN15 8AT, BN15 8AR, BN15 8PJ, BN15 8BA, BN15 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN15 8AQ 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 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% higher than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 19th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 C South View Lodge South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-12-02 | £242,476 |
| Flat D South View Lodge South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-17 | £177,734 |
| Flat A South View Lodge South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-06-21 | £214,689 |
| Flat C South View Lodge South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-04-28 | £260,756 |
| Flat C South View Lodge South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2014-10-20 | £210,557 |
BN15 8AQ 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 | 1,199 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 2out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,450 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 | 1,475 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 | 2,419 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 108 yd | |
| Forbidden Palace | 132 South Street | 109 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street | 271 yd | |
| Meze-Meze | 170 - 172 South Street | 295 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 14 South Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Diving Club (Bar) | 158 - 160 South Street | 215 yd | |
| Empire Club | The Empire Club, 20 Penhill Road | 219 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 286 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 286 yd | |
| The Bistro Bar at Beach Green | Beach Green Hotel, 182 South Street | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 93 South Street | 39 yd | |
| Prithi Raj | 103 South Street | 76 yd | |
| Lancing Burger Bar | 129 South Street | 155 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 131 South Street | 163 yd | |
| Penhill Fish Bar | 39 Penhill Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 319 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive | grass pitches | 1,010 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.