First Avenue is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 9QF is located in the Mash Barn 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 First Avenue, Lancing, BN15 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 9PZ, BN15 9QB, BN15 9QQ, BN15 9EB, BN15 9ED, BN15 9QE, BN15 9QG, BN15 9QA, BN15 9RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN15 9QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 35.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 46% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 52.8% | 46.8% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 22.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 21.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 21.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.5% | 94.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.7% higher than the Cokeham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Cokeham and the 41st highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 First Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-02 | £345,846 |
| 72 First Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-30 | £316,250 |
| 84 First Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-01 | £342,791 |
| 81 First Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2023-07-31 | £368,562 |
| 66 First Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-07-26 | £406,653 |
BN15 9QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9QF 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshbrook First School, Lancing Grinstead Lane , BN15 9DP | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows First School,the Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 3,972 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 | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundstone Community College Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing Montessori Centre and Ardmore School Wembley Gardens , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardmore Montessori School Wembley Avenue , BN15 9LA | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education Senior 55 South Street , BN15 8HA | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRNK | Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Lancing Manor Manor Road | 637 yd | |
| DeliBean | 2, Queens Parade North Road | 648 yd | |
| Azul Coffee And Eatery | 2 Queensway | 684 yd | |
| Enzo Fiore Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria O' Curniciello | 6 - 7 Queensway | 697 yd | |
| BHAFC American Express Elite | Brighton And Hove Albion Training Ground, 60 Mash Barn Lane | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Britannia Inn, 98 Grinstead Lane | 390 yd | |
| Miller and Carter | Miller And Carter, 43 Manor Road | 428 yd | |
| The Crabtree PH | The Crabtree, 140 Crabtree Lane | 645 yd | |
| The Stanley Ale House | Stanley Ale House, 5 Queensway | 682 yd | |
| Sussex County Football Association | Sussex County Football Association Culver Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naima | 32 Crabtree Lane | 297 yd | |
| Pan & Kebab | 26 Crabtree Lane | 298 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 72 Crabtree Lane | 305 yd | |
| Nour Fried Chicken | 14, Queens Parade North Road | 625 yd | |
| Micks Chips | 78 Manor Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 616 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Lancing Manor Park Manor Road | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| North Lancing Primary School MILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Lancing Manor) Manor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 636 yd |
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 656 yd |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (Closed) Upper Boundstone Lane | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Sir Robert Woodard Academy UPPER BOUNDSTONE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| American Express Elite Football Performance Centre MASH BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 824 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.