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Sidmouth Rural

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About

Sidmouth Rural ward encompasses the countryside and smaller settlements immediately surrounding the town of Sidmouth. The area is defined by the rolling hills and steep, wooded valleys of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Agriculture remains a visible part of the landscape here, with fields and farmsteads scattered across the slopes. Several distinct villages, such as Sidbury and Sidford, fall within this administrative ward, serving as local hubs.

The geology of the region is prominently displayed at the coastal cliffs of Salcombe Hill, which form part of the ward's southern boundary. Inland, the River Sid winds through the parishes, having shaped the topography over centuries. The ward contains a significant portion of the East Devon Way, a long-distance footpath that traverses this mixed landscape of pasture, deciduous woodland, and quiet lanes connecting rural communities.

Area overview

On average Sidmouth Rural has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sidmouth Rural is £55,491 per year. There are 1 schools in Sidmouth Rural: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sidmouth Rural is home to around 2,101 people, with a population density of about 61.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sidmouth Rural Population
2,101
Population density
61.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.14(-79%)
Other theft
6.66(+18%)
Burglary
4.28(+54%)
Vehicle crime
2.38(-18%)
Public order
1.43(-78%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,978
94.06%
Other White
57
2.71%
Irish
24
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.43%
Total population: 2,103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
818
43.28%
Level 3 (A level)
281
14.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
263
13.92%
No qualifications
228
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
147
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 1,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
653
65.17%
Owns with a mortgage
167
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
95
9.48%
Social rents from council
41
4.09%
Other forms of private rent
37
3.69%
Total households: 1,002

Property prices in Sidmouth Rural

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 in Sidmouth Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sidmouth Rural 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 Sidmouth Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£270,000
Terraced6£425,000
Semi-Detached3£485,000
Detached21£815,000

10 years median price trend in Sidmouth Rural

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

All postcodes in Sidmouth Rural

EX108DP

Millford Road

EX109QA

Sidcliffe

EX109NQ

Regency Gate

EX109AR

Brownlands Road

EX100RN

Greenhead

EX100QH

Seaton Road

EX100PW

Trow Hill

EX100JL

Grigg's Lane

EX100JN

Sidmouth Rural

EX109AW

Sid Lane

EX100SD

Fore Street

EX108JS

Salcombe Hill Road

EX100QS

Davids Close

EX109AF

Sid Road

EX100RL

Furzehill

EX100NY

Salcombe Hill Road

EX100QD

Greenhead

EX100SN

Ridgeway Close

EX100JQ

Dunscombe Lane

EX100FG

River Court

EX109QD

Fortescue Road

EX100QR

Buckley Road

EX100RT

Rivulet Cottages

EX100QZ

Hillside

EX108JD

Hillside Road

EX100PD

Sidmouth Rural

EX100QF

Sidbury Hill

EX100RH

Greenhead

EX109AA

Sid Road

EX100PE

Beechtree Lane

EX108JA

Hillside Road

EX100PP

Harcombe Lane East

EX108JF

Hillside Road

EX108JW

Laskeys Lane

EX109AS

Brownlands Close

EX109AD

Redwood Road

EX108JG

Hillside Road

EX109DE

Sidleigh

EX108JL

Southway

EX109HN

Sid Road

EX109AB

Redwood Road

EX109AQ

Sid Road

EX109NS

Gilchrist Way

EX109FJ

Carslake Close

EX109YF

Clevedon Park

EX108FD

Hillside Road

EX100SE

Oak Bridge

EX100RR

Hill Cottages

EX109PZ

Milltown Lane

EX108JH

Beatlands Road

EX100RJ

Furzehill

EX100FJ

Trow Hill

EX100RE

Burnt Oak

EX108QP

Sid Road

EX100RU

Bridge Street

EX109AH

Sid Road

EX100NX

Salcombe Hill Road

EX100JJ

Sidmouth Rural

EX100QP

Sidmouth Rural

EX100RD

Burnt Oak

EX100RG

Chapel Street

EX100PS

Buckton Lane

EX100QQ

Putts Corner

EX100PN

Dunscombe Lane

EX108JN

Cliff Road

EX109QF

Griggs Lane

EX108JB

Salcombe Hill Close

EX100QN

Roncombe Lane

EX100QW

Mincombe Post

EX100SQ

Cotford Road

EX109AT

Sid Road

EX109DB

Green Mount

EX109NG

Abbey View

EX108DS

Millford Avenue

EX100QE

Ridgeway

EX100SL

Buckley Road

EX100SH

Cotford

EX100SJ

Cotford Close

EX108JP

Alma Lane

EX100QJ

Follet Close

EX109QB

Fortescue Road

EX109QR

Laundry Lane

EX100JH

Dunscombe Lane

EX108JR

Salcombe Hill Road

EX100SB

Church Street

EX109QQ

Lower Griggs

EX100SG

Cotford Road

EX100NU

Mire Lane

EX100PA

Trow

EX109AP

Meadow View Close

EX100QG

Starcombe Lane

EX100RS

Fore Street

EX100RA

Hillside

EX100RY

Bridge Street

EX109AJ

Sid Road

EX100RX

Bridge Street

EX100SA

Deepway

EX100SX

Orchardside

EX109DL

Clevedon Park

EX100RP

Higher Greenhead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.