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About

South Lancing is the southern quarter of the village of Lancing in Adur, West Sussex. It sits between the A27 corridor to the north and the seafront to the south, and is largely residential with terraces, semi-detached homes and pockets of council housing. Local shopping parades, primary schools and a community hall serve day-to-day needs. Streets are laid out in a mix of grid and winding patterns that step down gently toward the coast, and public transport links on the West Coastway corridor are within walking distance for many residents.

The coastline at the southern edge of the area is a shingle beach backed by a promenade and a line of concrete groynes that mark the shore when the tide is low. Overhead, the South Downs form the backdrop where the plain rises to chalk hills to the north. Small green spaces, allotments and play areas are scattered through the neighbourhood, and a network of footpaths and cycle links provides direct access to the seafront and to nearby services in Adur.

Area overview

On average South Lancing has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Lancing is £46,615 per year. There are 2 schools in South Lancing: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Lancing is home to around 7,775 people, with a population density of about 4,576.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Lancing Population
7,775
Population density
4,576.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.41(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.88(+45%)
Shoplifting
12.48(+56%)
Public order
7.46(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,888
88.6%
Other White
325
4.18%
African
58
0.75%
Irish
54
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.64%
Total population: 7,774

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,580
23.98%
No qualifications
1,440
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,083
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,025
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
823
12.49%
Total 16+ residents: 6,588

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,530
41.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,038
28.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
659
17.84%
Social rents from council
280
7.58%
Other social rented
94
2.55%
Total households: 3,693

Property prices in South Lancing

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in South Lancing area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Lancing 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 South Lancing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£390,000
Flats41£225,000
Semi-Detached29£365,000
Terraced28£324,000

10 years median price trend in South Lancing

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

All postcodes in South Lancing

BN158BT

Russells Drive

BN158EW

Ingleside Crescent

BN158HP

Cecil Road

BN999FT

Churchill

BN999DD

Spencer Road

BN158HE

Penhill Road

BN158QD

Kimber Close

BN159JG

Middle Road

BN999GL

Spencer Road

BN999FN

Churchill

BN998DR

Spencer Road

BN998EU

Spencer Road

BN998LT

Spencer Road

BN158AU

South Street

BN998BQ

Spencer Road

BN999FU

Spencer Road

BN998HA

Spencer Road

BN158QB

Burrell Avenue

BN158JN

Beachcroft Place

BN998DN

Spencer Road

BN999EQ

Churchill

BN996GP

Spencer Road

BN999DN

Churchill

BN998GX

Spencer Road

BN999AS

Spencer Road

BN998FY

Spencer Road

BN998HU

Spencer Road

BN999GE

Spencer Road

BN998EY

Spencer Road

BN159JY

Wembley Avenue

BN998UA

Spencer Road

BN998NA

Spencer Road

BN158AE

South Street

BN998NP

Spencer Road

BN159QW

Boundstone Lane

BN999FP

Spencer Road

BN158FD

Chartwell Road

BN158DX

Kings Road

BN998LY

Spencer Road

BN159LJ

Elms Drive

BN158RU

Western Close

BN998NH

Spencer Road

BN999HE

Churchill

BN999BE

Spencer Road

BN999GN

Spencer Road

BN998EL

Spencer Road

BN159LX

Wembley Gardens

BN998HP

Spencer Road

BN998HL

Spencer Road

BN999FZ

Churchill

BN999DZ

Churchill

BN998NU

Spencer Road

BN998JF

Spencer Road

BN999BQ

Spencer Road

BN158HY

The Grovelands

BN158EX

Brighton Road

BN158UW

Marlborough Road

BN998BY

Spencer Road

BN998DU

Spencer Road

BN999FH

Churchill

BN998XQ

Spencer Road

BN999EL

Churchill

BN998FP

Spencer Road

BN999EY

Churchill

BN998AW

Spencer Road

BN158FE

Elm Grove

BN158PL

The Crescent

BN158TG

Marlborough Road

BN158EP

Penleigh Close

BN998WX

Spencer Road

BN999HT

Churchill

BN159JP

Tower Road

BN998JB

Spencer Road

BN158BY

Seaside Avenue

BN998GD

Spencer Road

BN999GJ

Spencer Road

BN158PY

Cedar Close

BN998ND

Spencer Road

BN999HY

Churchill

BN158EN

Ingleside Crescent

BN998JZ

Spencer Road

BN999BU

Spencer Road

BN999DP

Churchill

BN998HT

Spencer Road

BN999AH

Spencer Road

BN159PA

Hurstfield

BN998JG

Spencer Road

BN159QT

Boundstone Lane

BN998FT

Spencer Road

BN998GG

Spencer Road

BN999AX

Spencer Road

BN999AJ

Churchill

BN159JB

Leconfield Road

BN158FF

Elm Grove

BN998HD

Spencer Road

BN998GU

Spencer Road

BN998WD

Spencer Road

BN158PA

Elm Grove

BN998EE

Spencer Road

BN998DS

Spencer Road

Data Sources

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