BN15 8ND postcode in Lancing and Sompting, West Sussex
BN15 8ND is a postcode in Lancing and Sompting, in the Widewater ward of Adur. It is in the East Worthing and Shoreham parliamentary constituency and the Sussex police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BN15 8ND is, and what is near it
- BN15 8ND
- Other postcodes in BN15 8: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.8251, longitude -0.3047)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BN15 8ND?
- AdurDistrict council Adur: bins, council tax, planning
- West SussexCounty council West Sussex: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BN15 8ND Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- SussexPolice force area
- East Worthing and ShorehamParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Tom Rutland (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Tom Rutland
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BN15 8ND?
Every home and business at BN15 8ND can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BN15 8ND?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for BN15 8ND.
Check the bin days for BN15 8ND on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BN15 8ND at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 4 homes and businesses at BN15 8ND. 4 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Adur
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BN15 8ND: 635 properties in Adur are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Adur
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BN15 8ND is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 19:59 on 22 October 2026.
- Shoreham Town and LancingFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Shoreham Town and Lancing
- Inland areas of Shoreham, Lancing and SouthwickFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Inland areas of Shoreham, Lancing and Southwick
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 19:59 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BN15 8ND?
Homes in BN15 8 sold for a typical £335,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 112 sales, up 3.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £450,000 23 sales
- Semi-detached £363,000 38 sales
- Terraced £340,000 21 sales
- Flat or maisonette £218,000 30 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BN15 district: a typical £355,000 from 339 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BN15 8ND
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in BN15 8ND from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BN15 8ND?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 660 homes in the neighbourhood around BN15 8ND. The largest share of them, 33%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (34%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Adur for 2026‑27: £2,548. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,699 (band A) to £3,681 (band F); band A, the most common, is £1,699.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 220 (33%) | £1,699 |
| Band B | about 110 (17%) | £1,982 |
| Band C | about 150 (23%) | £2,265 |
| Band D | about 110 (17%) | £2,548 |
| Band E | about 60 (9%) | £3,115 |
| Band F | about 10 (2%) | £3,681 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,247 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,097 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 34% 1919 to 1939
- 14% 1945 to 1964
- 8% 1965 to 1982
- 29% 1983 to 1999
- 11% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Adur before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BN15 8ND is in (ONS area E01031376), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BN15 8ND?
The nearest open schools to BN15 8ND, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BN15 8ND?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BN15 8ND is Lancing Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Lancing Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station Railway station 2.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Broadway Court, 228 m away.
More stations near BN15 8ND, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BN15 8ND?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BN15 8ND, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- New Pond Row Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 851073 1.2 kmCycle
- The Orchard Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 875900 1.4 kmCycle
- Adur Health Partnership Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01273 466052 2.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BN15 8ND?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BN15 8ND, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Longshore Pub and Resturant Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
- Shell Shoreham Airport Charging point · 9 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 150 kW 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BN15 8ND?
The nearest to the centre of BN15 8ND, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Lancing Dental Practice Phone 01903 752228 1.3 kmCycle
- Expert Dental Care 1.3 kmCycle
- Craigweil Dental Practice Phone 01903 762584 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BN15 8ND?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Southlands Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 205111 3.8 kmCycle
- Worthing Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01903 205111 4.2 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BN15 8ND?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BN15 8ND, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Mermaid Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 763945 400 mWalk
- Stanbridge House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01903 753059 850 mWalk
- Lancing Beach Care Home Phone 01903 964530 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BN15 8ND?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BN15 8ND, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Lancing Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2:15pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01903 752191 1.2 kmCycle
- Boots, 27-29 North Road Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01903 752117 1.3 kmCycle
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 27-29 North Road Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01903 752330 1.3 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BN15 8ND?
The nearest vets to the centre of BN15 8ND on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Adur Valley Vets 1.3 kmCycle
- Grove Lodge Vets Phone +441903764801 1.3 kmCycle
- Coastway Vets 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BN15 8ND in a conservation area?
The centre of BN15 8ND is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BN15 8ND?
Police.uk records 97 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BN15 8ND in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: shoplifting 4, possession of weapons 4, other crime 3, burglary 2, bicycle theft 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BN15 8ND
- Ward
- Widewater
- Parish
- Lancing
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Lancing and Sompting
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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