South Street is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 8BE is located in the Widewater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Lancing, BN15 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 8AU, BN15 8AX, BN15 8PQ, BN15 8BB, BN15 8AZ, BN15 8FA, BN15 8AT, BN15 8BD, BN15 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN15 8BE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 53.4% | 47.8% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 52.2% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 34% | 13.0% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 4.2% | -15.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 34.1% | 47% | 12.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 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 | 33.7% | 19% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 17.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 26.4% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 87.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.7% | 82.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% higher than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 20th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 205.4%.

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 11 Victoria Court, 142 - 152 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-01-16 | £222,998 |
| Flat 9 Victoria Court, 142 - 152 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-08-31 | £214,642 |
| Flat 4 Victoria Court, 142 - 152 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-11 | £205,190 |
| Flat 5 Victoria Court, 142 - 152 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-04-14 | £222,644 |
| Flat 4 Victoria Court, 142 - 152 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-09-08 | £207,826 |
BN15 8BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 1,446 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 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshbrook First School, Lancing Grinstead Lane , BN15 9DP | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows First School,the Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,347 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 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 4,651 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 | 1,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundstone Community College Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | - not rated | 1,724 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 | 2,436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,804 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 | 4,737 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 | 308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education Senior 55 South Street , BN15 8HA | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing Montessori Centre and Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore Montessori School Wembley Avenue , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 1,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Palace | 132 South Street | 70 yd | |
| Meze-Meze | 170 - 172 South Street | 118 yd | |
| Tamp & Grind | 84 - 90 South Street | 281 yd | |
| Perch on Lancing Beach | 28B Brighton Road | 288 yd | |
| Iagos | Unit 2, 48 Marlborough Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Diving Club (Bar) | 158 - 160 South Street | 44 yd | |
| The Bistro Bar at Beach Green | Beach Green Hotel, 182 South Street | 147 yd | |
| Empire Club | The Empire Club, 20 Penhill Road | 336 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 465 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 131 South Street | 38 yd | |
| Lancing Burger Bar | 129 South Street | 45 yd | |
| Prithi Raj | 103 South Street | 114 yd | |
| New China | 93 South Street | 155 yd | |
| Beach Green Kiosk | 28A Brighton Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 495 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.