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About

Broadwater ward lies directly north of Worthing town centre, forming a largely residential suburb. The area is defined by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces near the railway line to post-war semis and modern developments further inland. Its main commercial spine is Broadwater Road, which hosts a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and local services catering to daily needs. The ward contains several schools and large green spaces, including Homefield Park.

A notable local landmark is Broadwater Green, a large open common with a historic pond and the 12th-century St. Mary's Church at its edge. The churchyard is the resting place of Oscar Wilde's wife, Constance Lloyd. The ward is well-connected by the main west-east railway line, with Worthing station situated just inside its southern boundary, providing direct links along the coast.

Area overview

On average Broadwater has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadwater is £63,426 per year. The median sale price in Broadwater is £335,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,250 and £393,750. There are 5 schools in Broadwater: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broadwater is home to around 9,312 people, with a population density of about 4,676.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadwater Population
9,312
Population density
4,676.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.8(-31%)
Shoplifting
8.91(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-30%)
Public order
6.12(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,072
86.67%
Other White
353
3.79%
Other Asian
143
1.54%
Indian
113
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
82
0.88%
Total population: 9,314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,217
29.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,404
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,241
16.75%
No qualifications
1,154
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
800
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 7,408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,486
39.14%
Owns outright
1,275
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
631
16.62%
Other social rented
230
6.06%
Social rents from council
86
2.26%
Total households: 3,797

Property prices in Broadwater

Median price: £335,000
Price per sq ft: £361
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £394K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Broadwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£680,000£413
Semi-Detached20£375,000£430
Terraced46£339,500£377
Flats26£193,250£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadwater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£457,500£160,000£301,250£287,250
2017£399,000£169,000£335,000£288,250
2018£438,000£179,750£318,750£300,000
2019£415,000£179,500£327,500£287,000
2020£395,000£193,500£325,000£295,000
2021£449,250£196,250£385,000£324,250
2022£650,000£211,000£455,000£379,795
2023£480,000£223,000£421,250£376,000
2024£450,000£192,500£440,000£377,500
2025£585,000£200,000£392,500£358,000
2026£465,000£153,750£373,000£339,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadwater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372£262£334£314
2017£318£274£316£323
2018£350£269£310£337
2019£349£299£304£324
2020£341£300£329£323
2021£381£311£355£364
2022£403£349£442£424
2023£465£318£439£413
2024£444£312£422£395
2025£404£285£424£403
2026£413£285£443£371
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadwater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadwater in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Worthing district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,183
Band D£2,456
Band E£3,002
Band F£3,548
Band G£4,094
Band H£4,912

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Broadwater ward.

Local councillors

Jimi Robert Taylor

Broadwater - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party