Sompting Road is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 9HH 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 Sompting Road, Lancing, BN15 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 9HJ, BN15 9AG, BN15 9HL, BN15 9AH, BN15 9AE, BN15 9AB, BN15 8AA, BN15 9AT, BN15 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN15 9HH, 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 Sompting Road 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.
Sompting Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 St Bernards Court Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-05-12 | £200,411 |
| Flat 34 St Bernards Court Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-21 | £220,906 |
| Flat 11 St Bernards Court Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2024-10-31 | £220,774 |
| Flat 31 St Bernards Court Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-30 | £239,583 |
| Flat 25 St Bernards Court Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-31 | £198,980 |
BN15 9HH 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 9HH 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 | 794 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 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 2out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,643 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 | 1,033 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 | 2,566 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,290 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 | 496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 3,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naaz Tandoori | 14 - 16 North Road | 114 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 14 South Street | 141 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street | 200 yd | |
| Azul Coffee And Eatery | 2 Queensway | 230 yd | |
| Enzo Fiore Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria O' Curniciello | 6 - 7 Queensway | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County Football Association | Sussex County Football Association Culver Road | 179 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | British Legion Club, 6 Culver Road | 179 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 209 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 209 yd | |
| The Stanley Ale House | Stanley Ale House, 5 Queensway | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Burger House | 18 North Road | 115 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 20 North Road | 115 yd | |
| Andreas Takeaway | 8 South Street | 130 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 7, Station Parade South Street | 130 yd | |
| Lee House | 9 South Street | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 154 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 270 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Sir Robert Woodard Academy UPPER BOUNDSTONE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| American Express Elite Football Performance Centre MASH BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.