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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

BN158LW

Brighton Road

BN158BX

Freshbrook Close

BN158DW

Barfield Park

BN158JL

Brighton Road

BN158BA

Alma Street

BN158BU

Bridge Close

BN158BZ

Seaside Close

BN158DE

Cowley Drive

BN158ED

Queens Road

BN158EG

Kings Road

BN158HA

Penhill Road

BN158LN

Brighton Road

BN158LT

Orient Road

BN158EL

Ingleside Road

BN158HG

Penhill Road

BN158NB

West Way

BN158ET

Brighton Road

BN158DB

Brook Way

BN158EU

Brighton Road

BN158AJ

Chester Avenue

BN158AT

South Lancing

BN158BT

Caron Close

BN158EQ

Kings Road

BN158JD

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JS

Brighton Road

BN158AL

Yew Tree Close

BN158AP

South Lancing

BN158FH

South Lancing

BN158HU

Brighton Road

BN158NG

George V Avenue

BN158BD

The Terrace

BN158HH

Penhill Road

BN158NT

The Broadway

BN158FJ

Penhill Road

BN158LJ

Brighton Road

BN158LL

Brighton Road

BN158LZ

West Way

BN158DA

Freshbrook Road

BN158EJ

Alexandra Road

BN158HD

Penhill Road

BN158LU

West Way

BN158NN

The Broadway

BN158EE

The Close

BN158HE

Penhill Road

BN158HR

Cecil Road

BN158DY

Kings Road

BN158LY

Boundary Road

BN158AA

Freshbrook Road

BN158HX

Brighton Road

BN158JF

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JJ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JY

Orient Road

BN158NR

The Broadway

Data Sources

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