West Beach Road Lancing, Adur
77 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN15,BN43), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 209018.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Adur costs £2,548 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beach Green, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Adur Health Partnership, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Adur in 2026-27: Band D £2,548 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,699 | £1,982 | £2,265 | £2,548 | £3,115 | £3,681 | £4,247 | £5,097 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 1,830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 36 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 87 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 22 low and 60 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN15 8LJ | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 27 | unlikely |
| BN15 8LL | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| BN43 5LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 150 addresses are between 3 m and 6 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN15 8LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN15 8LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN43 5LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shoreham-By-Sea 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Lancing 980,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Southwick 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Longshore Shoreham-by-Sea | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sainsbury's West Hove Portslade | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Tarmount Lane Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 36.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Adur Health Partnership | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church House Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Southlands Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Shoreham Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vp Convenience | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Beach Green 1.9 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Lancing Recreation Ground 1.6 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,560 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Airport Building, Comprising Control Tower, Administration Offices, Customs Hall, Restaurant, and Bars at Brighton City Airport (Shoreham Airport), a listed building (Grade II*), 890 m (0.6 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Building, Comprising Control Tower, Administration Offices, Customs Hall, Restaurant, and Bars at Brighton City Airport (Shoreham Airport) | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| The Marlipins | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Island | Island | 120 m west |
| West Beach | Beach | 330 m south-west |
| Widewater | Lake or reservoir | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Cow Bottom | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Badgerhole Shaw | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 150 | 150 |
None of the street's 150 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Adur: see them on the Adur page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Gardens Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seaside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebbles Pre-School BN43 5LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| The Longshore BN43 5LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Beach Green Stores BN43 5YA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Fete n Lime BN43 5YA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Shell Waitrose Shoreham Airport BN43 5LD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2024 |
| King's Fish Bar BN15 8JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Broadway Post Office and Convenience Store BN15 8JX | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Farmhouse Pizza BN15 8JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Italian4u BN15 8JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| West Beach Coffee and Deli BN15 8JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Flame N Grill BN15 8JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Premier, V & P Convenience Store BN15 8JX | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wenceling Cottages (13); On or near Seahaven Gardens (8); On or near Kings Gap (8); On or near Adur Close (2); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN15 8LJ: 64 addresses of 113 in the postcode
- BN15 8LL: 12 addresses of 83 in the postcode
- BN43 5LS: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Seahaven Gardens · Kings Crescent · Adur Close · Mariners Close · West Beach Road · Kings Gap · Wenceling Cottages · Fishermans Walk · Swallows Close · Kings Drive · Willow Close · Widewater Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.