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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 47 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Adur Population

64,544

Population density

1,534.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.48(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.86(+5%)

Shoplifting

10.29(+29%)

Public order

5.33(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.04(-22%)

South East average

Demographics

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

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

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 775 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Adur area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	139	£235,000	£125,000	£190,000	£265,000	£365,750
Semi-Detached	281	£410,000	£300,000	£360,000	£480,000	£690,000
Terraced	196	£347,000	£263,813	£316,750	£416,250	£577,500
Detached	159	£480,000	£355,760	£420,500	£593,750	£856,800

10 years median price trend in Adur

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Southlands

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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