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About

Widewater ward is located in the Adur district of West Sussex, covering the southern part of Lancing. The area is bordered by the A27 to the north and the English Channel to the south, with Shoreham-by-Sea to the east. It includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and parts of the Adur estuary, offering a mix of coastal and inland environments.

The ward features a range of housing, from post-war developments to modern estates, catering to families and retirees. Widewater Lagoon, a local nature reserve, is a key landmark, providing habitats for wildlife and recreational opportunities. The area has good transport links, with Lancing railway station nearby, connecting to Brighton and Worthing. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, serving the community’s needs.

Area overview

On average Widewater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 of residents in Widewater is £37,759 per year. There are 2 schools in Widewater: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
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

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

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 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
Detached10£435,000
Flats37£217,280
Semi-Detached27£347,500
Terraced15£345,000

10 years median price trend in Widewater

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

All postcodes in Widewater

BN158HF

Penhill Road

BN158AR

Roberts Road

BN158DS

Freshbrook Road

BN158JB

Brighton Road

BN158NF

Boundary Road

BN158NX

The Broadway

BN158DJ

Cowley Drive

BN158DX

Ingleside Crescent

BN158GS

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JP

Brighton Road

BN158DP

Freshbrook Road

BN158ER

Ingleside Crescent

BN158LH

Adur Close

BN158NJ

Bristol Avenue

BN158QY

New Salts Farm Road

BN158LX

Bristol Avenue

BN158DU

Sussex Road

BN158JQ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158NE

Boundary Road

BN158NY

The Broadway

BN158FG

Beachcroft Place

BN158FL

South Lancing

BN158HJ

Penhill Road

BN158LB

Brighton Road

BN158ND

West Avenue

BN435FE

New Salts Farm Road

BN158AQ

South Lancing

BN158BB

East Street

BN158JX

Brighton Road

BN158NA

Prince Avenue

BN158BQ

Brighton Road

BN158EA

Kings Road

BN158FA

South Lancing

BN158DZ

Kings Road

BN158HS

Brighton Road

BN158HT

Brighton Road

BN158JG

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158AU

Brighton Road

BN158DH

Brook Way

BN158DR

Freshbrook Road

BN158EY

Brighton Road

BN158LA

Widewater Close

BN158NU

The Broadway

BN158DL

Freshbrook Road

BN158EX

Brighton Road

BN158HN

Beachcroft Place

BN158NL

Bristol Avenue

BN158NS

The Broadway

BN158AE

South Lancing

BN158ES

Brighton Road

BN158AS

Alma Street

BN158EW

Ingleside Crescent

BN158HQ

Penhill Road

BN158JE

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JN

Beachcroft Place

BN158PZ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158BP

Bridge Close

BN158BL

Freshbrook Road

BN158DD

Freshbrook Road

BN158JR

Brighton Road

BN158AN

Penhill Road

BN158BG

Brighton Road

BN158BS

Bridge Close

BN158DF

Freshbrook Road

BN158DT

Freshbrook Road

BN158JH

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JT

Brighton Road

BN158JU

Brighton Road

BN158LF

Brighton Road

BN158LP

Adur Close

BN159DN

South Lancing

BN158NZ

The Broadway

BN158BN

Milton Close

BN158DQ

Brook Way

BN158EH

The Saltings

BN158EN

Ingleside Crescent

BN158EP

Penleigh Close

BN158HP

Cecil Road

BN158HY

The Grovelands

BN158NH

Prince Avenue

BN158BE

South Lancing

BN158DN

The Paddocks

BN158GB

South Lancing

BN158HB

Cecil Road

BN158LS

Swallows Close

BN158NP

The Broadway

BN158GA

Freshbrook Road

BN158JZ

Orient Road

BN158BY

Seaside Avenue

BN158LD

Willow Close

BN158NQ

George V Avenue

BN158NW

The Broadway

BN158EB

Kings Road

BN158QZ

Brighton Road

BN158BW

Freshbrook Close

BN158DG

Brook Way

BN158JA

Brighton Road

BN158AX

Alma Street

BN158LE

Wenceling Cottages

BN158LQ

Brighton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.