Yew Tree Close Lancing, Adur
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN15), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 200890.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 7).
- 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 B; Band D in Adur costs £2,548 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 78% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lancing, about 250 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Headborough Gardens, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Pond Row Surgery, about 60 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 203 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (9); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (2).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 950 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Gochers Laundry, Alma Street, Lancing: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- St Johns Court Penstone Close Lancing: up to 9 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land North Of 1 To 28 The Haven Brighton Road Lancing: up to 7 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Lancing Police Station, 101/111 North Road, Lancing: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land between 76/78a Brighton Road, Lancing: up to 8 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Garage Compound Gravelly Crescent Lancing: up to 7 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 7 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN15 8AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN15 8AN | 100% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lancing 980,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 250 m |
| East Worthing 471,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Shoreham-By-Sea 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Farmers South Lancing | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sainsbury's West Hove Portslade | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Freshbrook Road | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 37.3 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Pond Row Surgery | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancing Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancing Dental Practice | 140 m |
| Hospital | Worthing Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lancing Police Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Lancing - North Road, North Road Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Headborough Gardens 760 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Beach Green 5.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,200 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,170 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lancing Beach | Beach | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Widewater | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| West Beach | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lancing Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Cow Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Badgerhole Shaw | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 17 |
14 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| The Globe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boundstone Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| North Lancing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sompting Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakkus BN15 8AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Gill Pharmacy BN15 8AN | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Tamp & Grind BN15 8AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Springboard Education BN15 8AN | School/college/university | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Michael And All Angels | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2022 |
| The Beachside Montessori Nursery BN15 8AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Rainbow Cafe BN15 8AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Farmers BN15 8AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Off Licence t/a New President t/a Corner Shop BN15 8AP | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Penhill Playgroup BN15 8HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2021 |
| ASDA BN15 8AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Budgens BN15 8AG | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| New China BN15 8AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Coffee Lounge BN15 8AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Lee House BN15 8AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (97); On or near Yew Tree Close (39); On or near South Street (25); On or near Parking Area (11); On or near The Tynings (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
South Street · Seaton Mews · Kings Road · Roberts Road · The Crescent · The Tynings · Ingleside Road · The Grovelands · Finches Close · Bridge Close · Russells Drive · Kimber 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.