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Adur

About

Adur is a local government district in West Sussex, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 42 square kilometres, bordered by the English Channel to the south and the River Adur, which gives the district its name. The area includes the towns of Shoreham-by-Sea and Lancing, as well as smaller villages like Sompting and Coombes. The landscape features a mix of coastal plains, farmland, and urban developments.

The district is known for its transport links, including the A27 road and Shoreham Airport, one of the oldest operational airports in the UK. Adur also has several nature reserves, such as Widewater Lagoon and the Adur Estuary, which attract wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. The economy is supported by a mix of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and tourism, with Shoreham Harbour playing a key role in maritime trade. The area has a mix of historic and modern architecture, reflecting its long-standing connection to the sea and its growth over time.

Area overview

On average Adur has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 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 of residents in Adur is £42,371 per year. There are 21 schools in Adur: 12 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Adur Population

64,544

Population density

1,534.4 per km²

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

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 744 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Adur area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 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
Detached	124	£507,500	£359,001	£432,250	£608,500	£897,000
Flats	162	£232,000	£135,000	£197,125	£270,000	£334,500
Semi-Detached	257	£410,000	£294,400	£350,000	£482,000	£666,400
Terraced	201	£350,000	£260,250	£317,000	£425,000	£560,000

10 years median price trend 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: 01/12/2025.

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