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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £63,423 per year. There are 5 schools in Broadwater: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
47
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
22.12(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.52(-35%)
Public order
6.66(+9%)
Shoplifting
6.01(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.19(-35%)
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

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 in Broadwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £819,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£535,000
Flats22£211,500
Semi-Detached22£416,500
Terraced60£355,000

10 years median price trend in Broadwater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwater.

All postcodes in Broadwater

BN149AF

Broadwater Street East

BN149BL

Broadwater Street West

BN149EY

Sompting Road

BN149JH

Downlands Parade

BN148JT

Dominion Road

BN148QD

Allington Road

BN149HQ

Leigh Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.