Cecil Road is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 8HN 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 Cecil Road, Lancing, BN15 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 8HH, BN15 8HY, BN15 8HJ, BN15 8HR, BN15 8HB, BN15 8HQ, BN15 8HS, BN15 8JN, BN15 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN15 8HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 41% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 34.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.1% | 47.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.7% | 14.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 26% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.2% | 84.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 93.2% | 86.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 86.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Road was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 73rd highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cecil Road, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-05-16 | £443,925 |
| The Bakehouse Cecil Road, Lancing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-09-12 | £55,000 |
| Rear Of 1 Cecil Road, Lancing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-12 | £330,000 |
| Flat 1 Burghley Court, 24 Cecil Road, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-07-14 | £144,408 |
| 23 Cecil Road, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-04-13 | £291,431 |
BN15 8HN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
BN15 8HN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 2out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,698 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 | 1,622 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 | 2,680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,535 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 | 97 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 3,946 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 | 251 yd | |
| Forbidden Palace | 132 South Street | 314 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street | 403 yd | |
| Meze-Meze | 170 - 172 South Street | 419 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 14 South Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Club | The Empire Club, 20 Penhill Road | 103 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 384 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 384 yd | |
| Ocean View Diving Club (Bar) | 158 - 160 South Street | 396 yd | |
| The Bistro Bar at Beach Green | Beach Green Hotel, 182 South Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penhill Fish Bar | 39 Penhill Road | 122 yd | |
| New China | 93 South Street | 262 yd | |
| Prithi Raj | 103 South Street | 271 yd | |
| Lancing Burger Bar | 129 South Street | 309 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 131 South Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 442 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.