Elms Drive, Lancing, BN15 9LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN15 9LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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	55.9%	55.6%	-0.3%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	44.1%	44.4%	0.3%	49.0%	-4.6%

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	24%	23.2%	-0.8%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	50.2%	-4.1%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	5.3%	8.7%	3.4%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	15.9%	16.9%	1.0%	6.1%	10.8%

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	30.6%	36.6%	6.0%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	37.6%	35.7%	-1.9%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	22.3%	19.1%	-3.2%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	8.3%	6.4%	-1.9%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

In the area around BN15 9LR this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.8%	31.7%	-10.1%	18.2%	13.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.2%	12.2%	5.0%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	16.6%	0.3%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.3%	3.5%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.7%	9.3%	2.6%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	22%	5.2%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	7.2%	1%	-6.2%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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)
Other Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.1%	95.7%	-3.4%	81.4%	14.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	97.8%	95.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	95.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	22.4%	13.5%	8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.5%	37.2%	-5.7%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Elms Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elms Drive was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elms Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 105th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.7%.

🔎 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 9LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Elms Drive are based on 96 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 Elms Drive, Lancing, BN15 9LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN15 9LR

Average Price
£406,391

Semi-Detached
£397,391

Terraced
£482,198

Detached
£470,755

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elms Drive

Average Price
£411,340

Semi-Detached
£405,505

Terraced
£465,272

Detached
£457,835

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£412,584

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elms DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
70 Elms Drive, Lancing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-09-05	£345,000
59 Elms Drive, Lancing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2025-06-26	£463,590
67 Elms Drive, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£455,000	2025-04-07	£464,584
39 Elms Drive, Lancing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-12-13	£392,347
57 Elms Drive, Lancing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£421,000	2023-07-14	£440,621

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN15 9LR

Employment

BN15 9LR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN15 9LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Full-Time Employee	44
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	8
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Education	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	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	179 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	457 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU	2out of 4	944 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL	4out of 4	1,605 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramber Primary School Bramber Road , BN14 8QB	3out of 4	2,249 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	518 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	2,375 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School
St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG	2out of 4	2,941 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH	3out of 4	3,337 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR	3out of 4	3,886 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	1,160 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ	- not rated	1,662 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College , BN15 0RW	- not rated	2,653 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE	- not rated	3,196 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU	- not rated	3,226 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
DeliBean	2, Queens Parade North Road	662 yd
Azul Coffee And Eatery	2 Queensway	722 yd
Enzo Fiore Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria O' Curniciello	6 - 7 Queensway	749 yd
Naaz Tandoori	14 - 16 North Road	770 yd
Auctioneers Kitchen	65 Chartwell Road	787 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crabtree PH	The Crabtree, 140 Crabtree Lane	202 yd
Sussex County Football Association	Sussex County Football Association Culver Road	591 yd
Royal British Legion	British Legion Club, 6 Culver Road	591 yd
The Stanley Ale House	Stanley Ale House, 5 Queensway	726 yd
Harvester	Britannia Inn, 98 Grinstead Lane	846 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sompting Spice	1, The Parade Cokeham Road	556 yd
Uncle Sams	72 Crabtree Lane	657 yd
Nour Fried Chicken	14, Queens Parade North Road	676 yd
Taylor’s Fish Bar	55 North Road	699 yd
The Premier	8 Queensway	717 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op	30, Queens Parade North Road	662 yd
ASDA	Asda South Street	819 yd
Sompting Supermarket	8, Seadown Parade, 16 Bowness Avenue	919 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sir Robert Woodard Academy UPPER BOUNDSTONE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	414 yd
The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE	grass pitches, swimming pool	433 yd
Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive	grass pitches	497 yd
Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	514 yd
Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane	grass pitches	523 yd
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (Closed) Upper Boundstone Lane	grass pitches	568 yd
South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	939 yd
Sompting Village Primary School WHITE STYLES ROAD	grass pitches	1,036 yd
Sompting Recreation Ground Loose Lane	grass pitches	1,060 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	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%

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	54.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BN15 9LR