The Saltings is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 8EH 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 The Saltings, Lancing, BN15 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 8EJ, BN15 8ED, BN15 8JD, BN15 8JF, BN15 8PZ, BN15 8JE, BN15 8JH, BN15 8JL, BN15 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN15 8EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.4% | 27.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39.8% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 19.9% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 9.5% | -5.7% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.4% | 31.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 26.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.2% | 24.8% | -25.4% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 21.3% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 97.6% | 91.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Saltings was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Mash Barn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Saltings has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Mash Barn and the 71st highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 The Saltings, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-03-01 | £747,407 |
| 4 The Saltings, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2012-05-04 | £560,556 |
| 3 The Saltings, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-04-04 | £503,381 |
| 3 The Saltings, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2002-11-06 | £523,285 |
BN15 8EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,834 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshbrook First School, Lancing Grinstead Lane , BN15 9DP | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows First School,the Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,548 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 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundstone Community College Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | - not rated | 1,988 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 | 3,335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Education Senior 55 South Street , BN15 8HA | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing Montessori Centre and Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore Montessori School Wembley Avenue , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 1,351 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 | 759 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street | 825 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 14 South Street | 839 yd | |
| Naaz Tandoori | 14 - 16 North Road | 845 yd | |
| Forbidden Palace | 132 South Street | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing Sailing Club | Lancing Sailing Club Shopsdam Road | 266 yd | |
| Empire Club | The Empire Club, 20 Penhill Road | 609 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 786 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 786 yd | |
| The Stanley Ale House | Stanley Ale House, 5 Queensway | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penhill Fish Bar | 39 Penhill Road | 585 yd | |
| New China | 93 South Street | 809 yd | |
| Lee House | 9 South Street | 813 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 7, Station Parade South Street | 816 yd | |
| Prithi Raj | 103 South Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 840 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| American Express Elite Football Performance Centre MASH BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 985 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.