Living in BN15, Adur
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN15 in Adur. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Adur: £380,031, up 1.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN15
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £120,000 to £590,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 WEMBLEY AVENUE, BN15 9JY | semi-detached | £412,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 15 WEST LANE, BN15 9RS | detached | £462,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 23 PENSTONE PARK, BN15 9AJ | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 11C NORTH ROAD, BN15 9AH | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 33 CULVER ROAD, BN15 9AX | semi-detached | £475,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 21 FRESHFIELDS CLOSE, BN15 9LU | detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| North Lancing Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Sompting Village Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Downsbrook Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Whytemead Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
9 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Lancing College, Sompting Abbotts School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BN15, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.2% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
158 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN15 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Adur's figures.
Common questions about BN15
What is the average house price in BN15?
The average sold price in Adur is £380,031 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN15?
Prices in Adur are up 1.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN15?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central BN15 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £120,000 to £590,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN15?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN15, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN15?
158 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN15 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BN15 at risk of flooding?
Central BN15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 158 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN15 safe?
158 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN15 or BN95, BN15 or BN99, BN15 or BN14.
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