The Crescent is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 8PL is located in the Churchill 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 Crescent, Lancing, BN15 8PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 8PF, BN15 8PD, BN15 8PN, BN15 8PE, BN15 8PW, BN15 8PG, BN15 8PP, BN15 8AG, BN15 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN15 8PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 52.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 26% | 32% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 42.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 36.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 35.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 19.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 21.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 21% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.5% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 95.1% | 88.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 88% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 168.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% higher than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 15th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 The Crescent, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2025-01-10 | £486,537 |
| 61 The Crescent, Lancing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2022-10-19 | £433,482 |
| 46 The Crescent, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-08-05 | £408,862 |
| 50 The Crescent, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2017-11-01 | £468,973 |
| 50 The Crescent, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-03-10 | £386,973 |
BN15 8PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 2out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,467 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 | 1,288 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 | 2,415 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,209 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 | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cafe | Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street | 132 yd | |
| Tamp & Grind | 84 - 90 South Street | 159 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 14 South Street | 187 yd | |
| Forbidden Palace | 132 South Street | 284 yd | |
| Naaz Tandoori | 14 - 16 North Road | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 170 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 170 yd | |
| Empire Club | The Empire Club, 20 Penhill Road | 313 yd | |
| Ocean View Diving Club (Bar) | 158 - 160 South Street | 375 yd | |
| Sussex County Football Association | Sussex County Football Association Culver Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Takeaway | 8 South Street | 201 yd | |
| Lee House | 9 South Street | 205 yd | |
| New China | 93 South Street | 225 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 7, Station Parade South Street | 252 yd | |
| Prithi Raj | 103 South Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 169 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 976 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.