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About

Adur is a coastal district in West Sussex, on England’s south coast. It includes Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Southwick and nearby settlements, with the River Adur flowing into the English Channel at Shoreham Harbour. The harbour combines commercial berths, repair yards and leisure moorings, and Shoreham Airport sits beside the estuary close to the town. A coastal railway line and the A259 provide east–west links through the district, and Adur District Council is based in Shoreham-by-Sea.

Land use ranges from residential streets and small industrial zones to farmland and green buffers to the north. Lancing College Chapel rises above the town and is visible from the coast, giving a clear reference point on the skyline. The shoreline includes shingle and sandy sections, promenades and working harbour infrastructure; at low tide the estuary exposes mudflats and channels used by local boat traffic. Community life centers on small businesses, clubs and harbour trades, with many residents travelling by rail or road for work and services.

Area overview

On average Adur has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Adur is £51,741 per year. There are 21 schools in Adur: 12 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Adur is home to around 64,544 people, with a population density of about 1,534.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Adur Population
64,544
Population density
1,534.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.3(-36%)
Shoplifting
11.96(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.9(+3%)
Public order
5.93(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
57,390
88.92%
Other White
2,258
3.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
535
0.83%
Other
489
0.76%
Irish
488
0.76%
Total population: 64,543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
14,784
27.92%
No qualifications
10,333
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
9,055
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7,949
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6,065
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 52,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
11,101
40.11%
Owns with a mortgage
8,835
31.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,537
12.78%
Social rents from council
2,431
8.78%
Other social rented
1,005
3.63%
Total households: 27,678

Property prices in Adur

Based on 707 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Adur area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £2,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Adur in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adur over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached119£490,000
Flats150£230,000
Semi-Detached255£405,000
Terraced183£342,500

10 years median price trend in Adur

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adur.

All wards in Adur

Buckingham

Churchill

Cokeham

Eastbrook

Hillside

Manor

Marine

Mash Barn

Peverel

Southlands

Southwick Green

St Mary's

St Nicolas

Widewater

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.