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Marsh Barn & Widewater

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About

Marsh Barn & Widewater is a distinct coastal area defined by its lagoons and low-lying fields. The landscape is largely open, with the Adur River to the east and shingle beach to the south. The Widewater Lagoon, a saline lake separated from the sea, is a central feature. This creates a specific habitat that contrasts with the more developed areas nearby.

The environment is managed for nature, with paths running along the lagoon's edge and across the marsh. The area's character is shaped by water, sky, and the long, straight line of the coast road. It is a place for quiet recreation, such as walking and birdwatching, away from the main seafront attractions.

Area overview

On average Marsh Barn & Widewater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsh Barn & Widewater is £45,072 per year. Marsh Barn & Widewater is home to around 5,724 people, with a population density of about 1,450.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marsh Barn & Widewater Population
5,724
Population density
1,450.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.89(+7%)
Shoplifting
22.36(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.69(+52%)
Public order
7.34(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.81(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,214
91.09%
Other White
146
2.55%
Irish
36
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.59%
Chinese
31
0.54%
Total population: 5,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,158
24.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,060
22.09%
Level 3 (A level)
791
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
686
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
587
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,058
40.49%
Owns with a mortgage
738
28.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
12.48%
Social rents from council
218
8.34%
Other social rented
207
7.92%
Total households: 2,613

Property prices in Marsh Barn & Widewater

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Marsh Barn & Widewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,057,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marsh Barn & Widewater 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 Marsh Barn & Widewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached36£375,000
Terraced19£320,000
Flats7£190,000
Detached16£460,000

10 years median price trend in Marsh Barn & Widewater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh Barn & Widewater.

All postcodes in Marsh Barn & Widewater

BN158LT

The Broadway

BN155BS

North Road

BN159XL

Peregrine Spinney

BN150FD

Almond Avenue

BN158LU

West Way

BN158ED

Queens Road

BN155BX

North Road

BN159AY

Queensway

BN159TZ

Robinson Close

BN158JE

Old Salts Farm Road

BN159TD

Addison Close

BN158JL

The Herons

BN158NF

Boundary Road

BN158JT

Brighton Road

BN159ER

Shadwells Road

BN159JQ

Curvins Way

BN159DD

Monks Close

BN159HF

Lisher Road

BN159BX

North Farm Road

BN158QY

New Salts Farm Road

BN159FZ

Red Admiral Street

BN158JR

Brighton Road

BN158HD

Penhill Road

BN158JB

Brighton Road

BN158EA

Kings Road

BN159DW

Shadwells Road

BN159DP

Grinstead Lane

BN155DA

North Road

BN158NR

The Broadway

BN159AS

North Road

BN159BT

North Farm Road

BN159AE

North Road

BN158JY

Orient Road

BN158LN

Brighton Road

BN159EZ

Hayley Road

BN159ES

Mash Barn Lane

BN155BT

North Road

BN158JD

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158GS

Old Salts Farm Road

BN159GA

Brown Meadow Way

BN150QT

Old Shoreham Road

BN158LJ

Brighton Road

BN159BG

North Farm Road

BN158NN

The Broadway

BN159BP

North Farm Road

BN158LA

Widewater Close

BN159HQ

Hayley Road

BN435FF

Cecil Pashley Way

BN159HG

Hayley Road

BN435FG

Almond Avenue

BN158NU

The Broadway

BN435QG

Cecil Pashley Way

BN159TF

North Road

BN159EG

Gravelly Crescent

BN158NT

The Broadway

BN158JQ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN159FS

Holly Blue Road

BN159DA

North Farm Road

BN159BZ

North Farm Road

BN159BL

Fereday Close

BN158NW

The Broadway

BN158NP

The Broadway

BN159FY

Tortoiseshell Place

BN159BU

North Farm Road

BN159BN

Meadow Lane

BN159WW

North Road

BN159GS

Mash Barn

BN158ND

West Avenue

BN159BD

North Road

BN158LY

West Way

BN158NS

The Broadway

BN158EJ

Alexandra Road

BN435PB

Cecil Pashley Way

BN158JH

Kenwood Quay

BN159FX

Speckled Wood Walk

BN158LZ

West Way

BN159AZ

Culver Road

BN158LE

Wenceling Cottages

BN159DE

Hadlow Way

BN158LP

Adur Close

BN159EH

Daniel Close

BN159DQ

Barfield Park

BN159AX

Culver Road

BN435FE

New Salts Farm Road

BN150QU

Manor Way

BN159EW

Shadwells Road

BN159HA

Hayley Road

BN159FT

Gatekeepers Drive

BN159DU

Grinstead Lane

BN155DT

Mash Barn

BN159AF

Meadow Lane

BN158ES

Shopsdam Road

BN159EP

Shadwells Close

BN159HB

Hayley Road

BN159FU

Gatekeepers Drive

BN158LS

Swallows Close

BN159EU

Woodard Road

BN158JX

Brighton Road

BN158LW

Brighton Road

BN159EY

Lisher Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.