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About

Widewater ward occupies the northern section of Adur district, situated along the western bank of the River Adur. The area is largely defined by its coastal shingle and the extensive Widewater Lagoon, a saline habitat separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land. This creates a distinct landscape of still inland waters adjacent to the Channel. The residential areas consist primarily of housing estates and bungalows, with local amenities clustered around major roads leading into Shoreham-by-Sea.

The lagoon itself is a significant local feature, managed as a nature reserve that attracts various bird species. The surrounding paths are used for walking and cycling, connecting to the wider coastal route. The ward's eastern boundary is formed by the river and the railway line, which runs parallel to the A259 coast road. This infrastructure delineates the area from the more industrial and port-related activities found directly across the river in other parts of the district.

Area overview

On average Widewater has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Widewater is £45,919 per year. There are 2 schools in Widewater: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Widewater is home to around 5,988 people, with a population density of about 2,855.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Widewater Population
5,988
Population density
2,855.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.7(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.69(+10%)
Public order
4.84(-21%)
Other theft
4.68(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.68(-27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,366
89.58%
Other White
229
3.82%
Irish
49
0.82%
African
43
0.72%
Chinese
42
0.7%
Total population: 5,990

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,271
24.72%
No qualifications
1,117
21.73%
Level 3 (A level)
857
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
727
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 5,141

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,330
45.13%
Owns with a mortgage
876
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
16.76%
Social rents from council
109
3.7%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.34%
Total households: 2,947

Property prices in Widewater

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Widewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Widewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£450,000
Flats35£218,300
Semi-Detached25£347,500
Terraced16£322,500

10 years median price trend in Widewater

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

All postcodes in Widewater

BN158EL

Ingleside Road

BN158AR

Roberts Road

BN158JB

Brighton Road

BN158NF

Boundary Road

BN158NX

The Broadway

BN158EE

The Close

BN158DS

Freshbrook Road

BN158DJ

Cowley Drive

BN158DP

Larkfield Close

BN158ER

Ingleside Crescent

BN158LH

Brighton Road

BN158NJ

Bristol Avenue

BN158DX

Kings Road

BN158GS

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JP

Brighton Road

BN158QY

New Salts Farm Road

BN158JQ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158LX

West Way

BN158NE

Boundary Road

BN158DU

Sussex Road

BN158NY

The Broadway

BN158FL

Widewater

BN158HJ

Penhill Road

BN158ND

West Avenue

BN158FG

Beachcroft Place

BN158LB

Brighton Road

BN435FE

New Salts Farm Road

BN158JX

Brighton Road

BN158AQ

South Street

BN158BB

East Street

BN158NA

West Way

BN158EA

Kings Road

BN158BQ

Brighton Road

BN158FA

South Street

BN158DZ

Kings Road

BN158HS

Cecil Road

BN158HT

Brighton Road

BN158JG

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158AU

South Street

BN158EY

Brighton Road

BN158LA

Widewater Close

BN158NU

The Broadway

BN158DH

Brook Way

BN158DR

Freshbrook Road

BN158DL

Freshbrook Road

BN158HN

Cecil Road

BN158NL

Bristol Avenue

BN158NS

The Broadway

BN158EX

Brighton Road

BN158AE

South Street

BN158AS

South Street

BN158ES

Shopsdam Road

BN158HF

Penhill Road

BN158HQ

Penhill Road

BN158PZ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158EW

Ingleside Crescent

BN158JE

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JN

Beachcroft Place

BN158BL

Freshbrook Road

BN158BP

Bridge Close

BN158JR

Brighton Road

BN158DD

Seaside Road

BN158AN

South Street

BN158DF

Freshbrook Road

BN158JH

Kenwood Quay

BN158BG

Brighton Road

BN158BS

Bridge Close

BN158DT

Freshbrook Road

BN158JT

Brighton Road

BN158JU

Brighton Road

BN158LF

Brighton Road

BN158LP

Adur Close

BN159DN

The Willows

BN158NZ

The Broadway

BN158EH

The Saltings

BN158EP

Penleigh Close

BN158HP

Cecil Road

BN158HY

The Grovelands

BN158BE

South Street

BN158DN

The Paddocks

BN158HB

Penhill Road

BN158BN

Russells Drive

BN158DQ

Brook Way

BN158EN

Ingleside Crescent

BN158NH

Prince Avenue

BN158LS

Swallows Close

BN158NP

The Broadway

BN158JZ

Orient Road

BN158GA

Freshbrook Road

BN158BY

Seaside Avenue

BN158NQ

George V Avenue

BN158LD

Willow Close

BN158NW

The Broadway

BN158QZ

Brighton Road

BN158EB

Kings Road

BN158BW

Freshbrook Close

BN158DG

Brook Way

BN158JA

Brighton Road

BN158AX

Alma Street

BN158LE

Wenceling Cottages

Data Sources

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