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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

BN158LQ

Brighton Road

BN158LW

Brighton Road

BN158BX

Milton Close

BN158DW

The Paddocks

BN158BA

Alma Street

BN158ED

Queens Road

BN158HA

Penhill Road

BN158JL

The Herons

BN158LT

The Broadway

BN158BU

Caron Close

BN158BZ

Seaside Close

BN158DE

Freshbrook Road

BN158EG

Kings Road

BN158LN

Brighton Road

BN158HG

Penhill Road

BN158NB

West Way

BN158DB

Kings Close

BN158ET

Brighton Road

BN158EU

The Haven

BN158AJ

South Street

BN158AT

South Street

BN158BT

Russells Drive

BN158EQ

Kings Road

BN158JD

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JS

Brighton Road

BN158AL

Yew Tree Close

BN158AP

South Street

BN158HU

Brighton Road

BN158FH

South Street

BN158NG

George V Avenue

BN158NT

The Broadway

BN158BD

South Street

BN158HH

Penhill Road

BN158FJ

Penhill Road

BN158LJ

Brighton Road

BN158LL

Brighton Road

BN158LZ

West Way

BN158EJ

Alexandra Road

BN158DY

Kings Road

BN158HE

Penhill Road

BN158LY

West Way

BN158DA

Freshbrook Road

BN158HD

Penhill Road

BN158LU

West Way

BN158NN

The Broadway

BN158HR

Cecil Road

BN158AA

Station Parade

BN158JF

Sandringham Court

BN158JJ

Old Salts Farm Road

BN158JY

Orient Road

BN158NR

The Broadway

BN158HX

Brighton Road

BN158GB

Widewater

Data Sources

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