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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 20.1% 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. The median sale price in Marsh Barn & Widewater is £334,500 (around £409 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £292,750 and £418,125. 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
20.1%
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

Median price: £334,500
Price per sq ft: £409
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £293K – £418K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £334,500 (about £409 per square foot) in Marsh Barn & Widewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,721 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsh Barn & Widewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£485,000£384
Semi-Detached33£350,000£429
Terraced25£310,000£365
Flats5£185,000£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marsh Barn & Widewater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh Barn & Widewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£183,575£280,000£255,000
2017£371,500£170,000£286,500£260,000
2018£411,250£170,000£303,500£270,000
2019£405,000£175,750£289,125£290,000
2020£457,500£180,000£303,000£270,000
2021£510,000£180,000£335,000£304,000
2022£495,000£207,500£380,000£350,000
2023£505,000£211,000£382,500£351,000
2024£530,000£220,000£380,000£340,000
2025£470,000£215,000£370,000£332,000
2026£510,000£185,000£362,500£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh Barn & Widewater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh Barn & Widewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358£285£326£297
2017£339£349£341£309
2018£289£326£345£327
2019£307£347£365£330
2020£321£289£399£325
2021£379£341£392£354
2022£421£402£434£447
2023£410£392£441£404
2024£424£389£408£386
2025£406£362£400£387
2026£367£384£428£360
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh Barn & Widewater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marsh Barn & Widewater in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Adur district.

Band A£1,699
Band B£1,982
Band C£2,265
Band D£2,548
Band E£3,115
Band F£3,681
Band G£4,247
Band H£5,097

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