Postcode report
Is BN15 0QU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN15 0QU: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN15 0QU is a postcode in Cokeham, Adur, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN15 0QU, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN15 0QU are property market signals and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN15 0QU is based on Adur 007 Census 2021. It covers 5,734 residents, 1,450 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near BN15 0QU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £440k from 82 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN15 0QU can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN15 0QU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN15 0QU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,098 planning applications, 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN15 0QU
Is BN15 0QU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN15 0QU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN15 0QU?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BN15 0QU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN15 0QU?
LocaleIQ matched BN15 0QU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN15 0QU?
The latest median sold price is £440k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN15 0QU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,098 planning records, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.