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Lancing, United Kingdom
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Lancing is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 18,692. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lancing
Lancing College is a public school for pupils aged 13–18. The school is located in West Sussex, east of Worthing in the parish of Lancing, on the south coast of England. Lancing College was founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard and educates c. 600 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18; the co-educational ratio is c. 60:40 boys to girls. Girls were admitted beginning in 1971. There are five male houses and four female houses. The first mixed house, Saints' House, was established in September 2018, bringing the total number of Houses to 10.
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| Population | 18,692 |
| Population Density | 3,423 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8288°, -0.3225° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,567 |
| Median Age | 45.7 years |
About Lancing
Lancing is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 18,692. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lancing vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Lancing vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,567 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,701 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.0% |
| Work from Home | 31.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $466,546 |
| 66% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,239 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Housing Units | 7,477 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lancing
Lancing has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8288°N, 0.3225°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Lancing has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3,423/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.0% |
| Work from Home | 31.1% |
Schools in Lancing
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| North Lancing Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Robert Woodard Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Lancing College | - | - | - | - |
| Sompting Village Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seaside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boundstone Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College | - | - | - | - |
| Springboard Education | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lancing
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatest Hits Radio 80s | 80s, greatest hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio Brighton | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| University Radio Falmer | music, talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Lancing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Fire Station (museum exhibit) | ||||
| Arundel Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Booth Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Booth Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Brighton Fishing Museum | ||||
| Brighton Fishing Museum | ||||
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Brighton Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Brighton Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| British Engineerium | ||||
| British Engineerium | ||||
| BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall | ||||
| Cuckfield Museum | ||||
| Doll's House Museum | ||||
| Electricity Hall | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Henfield Museum | ||||
| Horsham Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Littlehampton Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Munucipal Engine House (Gas engine display) | ||||
| Museum Entrance | ||||
| Museum Office | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Railway Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Rustington Museum | ||||
| Southdown Bus Garage | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| Steyning Museum | ||||
| Storrington and District Museum | ||||
| Village Garage & Cycle Shop | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| Wheelwright's Shop | ||||
| Wings Museum | ||||
| Wireless Exhibition | ||||
| Worthing Museum and Art Gallery |
Libraries in Lancing
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Angmering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arundel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Billingshurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgess Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Preston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Findon Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hangleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hangleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hassocks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haywards Heath Library, Information Centre & Registration Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Henfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollingbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollingbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horsham Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hove Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurstpierpoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jubilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Littlehampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulsecoomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pulborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rustington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoreham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Steyning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Storrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cowley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cowley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Keep | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitehawk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worthing Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lancing
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Flea Market | |||||
| Department Flea Market | |||||
| Florence Road Market | |||||
| Florence Road Market | |||||
| Hollingdean Wholefoods | |||||
| Hollingdean Wholefoods | |||||
| Snoopers Paradise | |||||
| Snoopers Paradise | |||||
| The Open Market | |||||
| Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market |
Hotels in Lancing
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lancing
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lancing
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lancing
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lancing
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lancing
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lancing
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lancing
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lancing
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lancing
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lancing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 | ||||
| Dark Star Brewery | ||||
| Fauna Brewing | ||||
| Hairy Dog Brewery | ||||
| Hand Brew Co | ||||
| Hepworth's Brewery | ||||
| Kissingate Brewery | ||||
| Lost Pier Brewing | ||||
| Lost Pier Brewing | ||||
| Loud Shirt Brewing Co | ||||
| Loud Shirt Brewing Co | ||||
| Manor Brewing Company | ||||
| Manor Brewing Company | ||||
| UnBarred Brewery & Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Lancing
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Stadium | ||
| Brighton Racecourse | ||
| Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium | ||
| The Enclosed Ground |
Airports Near Lancing
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harpsden Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hopkiln Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Idsworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lancing
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Broadway Post Office | |
| Lancing Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Lancing
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Laser Clinic | ||
| Brighton Station Health Centre | ||
| Equilibrium Therapy Clinic | ||
| Kerwin Court | ||
| Recovery Drive | ||
| Sk:n | ||
| Stanford Medical Centre | ||
| Urgent Care Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lancing
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lancing Methodist Church | |
| Lancing Tabernacle | |
| Sompting United Reformed Church | |
| St James the Less | |
| St Peter the Apostle | |
| St. Michael & All Angels | |
| The Catholic Church of the Holy Family |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Lancing?
Lancing has a population of 18,692 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,423 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
Is Lancing expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,567, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $466,546 (66% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Lancing?
Lancing has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lancing?
Lancing has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $953. There are 1,701 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lancing?
The median home value in Lancing is $466,546. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,239. The homeownership rate is 72.7%.
How are the schools in Lancing?
27.9% of adults in Lancing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Lancing?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lancing is 4.7% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.