Lancing
Parish in Adur, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.832, -0.313 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 18 04 |
| Population: | 18,692 |
| Dialling code: | 01903 (Worthing) |
Lancing is a coastal village and civil parish in the district of Adur on the Sussex coast of West Sussex, sandwiched between Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea. It fronts a wide shingle beach with a green promenade known locally as Lancing Beach Green, while the South Downs and the wooded Lancing Ring nature reserve rise to the north, providing countryside views and walking routes above the coast.
The skyline is dominated by the imposing chapel of Lancing College, a notable example of Gothic revival architecture and a cultural focus for concerts and events. Historically rooted in agriculture and fishing before expanding with light industry, the town today combines local manufacturing and retail with a substantial commuter population using the West Coastway Line and the nearby A27 to reach Brighton and London. Community life is lively, with sports clubs, coastal events and college activity giving Lancing a mix of seaside charm and suburban links.
Postcode districts covering Lancing
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 8 miles
- Crawley 20.4 miles
- Worthing 3.5 miles
- Bognor Regis 15.8 miles
- Littlehampton 9.8 miles
- Horsham 16.6 miles
- Haywards Heath 15 miles
- Chichester 20.2 miles
- Burgess Hill 11.6 miles
- East Grinstead 24.2 miles
- Seaford 18.5 miles
- Rottingdean 11.2 miles
Neighbouring places
Example postcodes in Lancing
BN99 9DZ, BN15 8FD, BN99 8JH, BN99 8LG, BN15 9HS, BN99 8FP, BN95 1AA, BN99 8HA, BN99 9DG … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 23.2 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 44.6 miles
- Lancing Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station 1.8 miles
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Schools in Lancing
- Lancing College Independent - secondary
- North Lancing Primary School Primary
- Seaside Primary School Primary
- Springboard Education Independent - special
- The Globe Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 1.6 miles
- Shoreham Library Library 1.7 miles
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 1.8 miles
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 3 miles
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.3 miles
- Parham House Estate 8.8 miles
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles
- Brighton Marina Marina 9.3 miles
- South Downs Hill 10 miles
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Kingley Vale Forest 11.1 miles