Postcode BN15 8LJ 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 43.2 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 Shoreham-By-Sea 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 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from BN15 8LJ.
Marsh Barn & Widewater near BN15 8LJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Widewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,057,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £322,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £218,000 |
10 year median price trend in Widewater
In the BN15 8LJ postcode area, located within Marsh Barn & Widewater, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Seaside Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Swiss Gardens Primary School | Community school | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN15 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 391 Brighton Road, Lancing, BN15 8JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Beach Green Stores | 134 Beach Green, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5YA | Walking directions to Beach Green Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Little Waitrose | Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LD | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN15 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Pannell
Widewater - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Rutland
East Worthing and Shoreham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.