Sompting Road, Lancing, BN15 9HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN15 9HW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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	59.4%	58.5%	-0.9%	51.0%	7.5%
Male	40.6%	41.5%	0.9%	49.0%	-7.5%

Partnership Status

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	19.1%	32.1%	13.0%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36.5%	37.3%	0.8%	44.2%	-6.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	16.3%	15.3%	-1.0%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	24.7%	12%	-12.7%	6.1%	5.9%

Health

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	27.8%	34.6%	6.8%	48.4%	-13.8%
Good health	32.1%	38.2%	6.1%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	27.8%	19.1%	-8.7%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	10.2%	6.9%	-3.3%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	45.5%	26.8%	-18.7%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	17.6%	-1.5%	9.6%	8.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9%	9.8%	0.8%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.9%	1.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	12.7%	4.3%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	10.1%	23.4%	13.3%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Indian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	98.4%	95.5%	-2.9%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

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	96.8%	91.9%	-4.9%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	1.1%	4.5%	3.4%	6.1%	-1.6%
Africa	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	91.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	8.7%
10+ Years	1.6%	6.1%	4.5%	9.8%	-3.7%
2-5 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.5%	76.7%	0.8%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	18.9%	13.5%	5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	50.4%	46.2%	4.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Sompting Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sompting Road was 521.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 452.8% higher than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Sompting Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 4th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BN15 9HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sompting Road are based on 336 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Adur.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sompting Road, Lancing, BN15 9HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN15 9HW

Average Price
£358,807

Semi-Detached
£526,045

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£361,587

Flats/Maisonettes
£180,445

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sompting Road

Average Price
£261,463

Semi-Detached
£403,593

Terraced
£343,497

Detached
£436,195

Flats/Maisonettes
£184,021

Other
£420,679

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sompting Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-06-30	£321,893
7 Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2017-06-16	£379,435
9 Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2016-08-08	£348,745
13 Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2016-01-06	£504,627
7 Sompting Road, Lancing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£219,950	2010-09-08	£383,994

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN15 9HW

Employment

BN15 9HW 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 9HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Education	8
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX	4out of 4	785 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ	3out of 4	725 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL	4out of 4	1,137 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU	2out of 4	1,424 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT	3out of 4	1,568 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG	3out of 4	2,457 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,068 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	2,380 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School
St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG	2out of 4	3,102 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH	3out of 4	3,575 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR	3out of 4	4,115 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN	- not rated	530 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ	- not rated	2,264 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College , BN15 0RW	- not rated	2,805 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE	- not rated	3,103 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU	- not rated	3,514 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Lounge	14 South Street	224 yd
Rainbow Cafe	Cafe 3-4, 34 - 36 South Street	237 yd
Naaz Tandoori	14 - 16 North Road	293 yd
Tamp & Grind	84 - 90 South Street	381 yd
Auctioneers Kitchen	65 Chartwell Road	404 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Burger Barn	The Farmers, 17 South Street	274 yd
Farmers Hotel	The Farmers, 17 South Street	274 yd
Sussex County Football Association	Sussex County Football Association Culver Road	320 yd
Royal British Legion	British Legion Club, 6 Culver Road	320 yd
The Stanley Ale House	Stanley Ale House, 5 Queensway	414 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Andreas Takeaway	8 South Street	225 yd
Lee House	9 South Street	251 yd
Jade Garden	7, Station Parade South Street	265 yd
Joe's Burger House	18 North Road	295 yd
Crispy Cod	20 North Road	297 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	Asda South Street		220 yd
Co-Op	30, Queens Parade North Road		434 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	360 yd
South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	494 yd
Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane	grass pitches	560 yd
Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive	grass pitches	698 yd
The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE	grass pitches, swimming pool	773 yd
Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	840 yd
Seaside Primary School FRESHBROOK ROAD	grass pitches	997 yd
Sir Robert Woodard Academy UPPER BOUNDSTONE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,035 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	71.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	71.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	164.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BN15 9HW