Postcode BN15 8DU is located in an urban city, within the Widewater ward of Adur in the South East region, and forms part of the Marsh Barn & Widewater area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marsh Barn & Widewater is £45,072 per year. The nearest station is Lancing located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Marsh Barn & Widewater has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh Barn & Widewater has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marsh Barn & Widewater is £45,072 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN15 8DU.
Marsh Barn & Widewater near BN15 8DU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancing located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £218,300 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £347,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £322,500 |
10 year median price trend in Widewater
In the BN15 8DU postcode area, located within Marsh Barn & Widewater, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Seaside Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Swiss Gardens Primary School | Community school | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN15 8DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 391 Brighton Road, Lancing, BN15 8JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Little Waitrose | Beach Green, Adur, BN43 5YL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Beach Green Stores | Beach Green, Adur, BN43 5YL | Walking directions to Beach Green Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Adur district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.