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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

EX100RQ

Chapel Street

EX100SF

Ridgeway

EX109AN

Sid Lane

EX108JJ

Kestell Road

EX108JE

Hillside Road

EX109AE

The Browns

EX100RW

Greenhead

EX100RB

Burnt Oak

EX100PR

Chelson Lane

EX109AL

Sid Road

EX100PB

Trow

EX100RF

Chapel Street

EX109DA

Sidgard Road

EX109QG

Fortescue Road

EX108DR

Millford Road

EX100QL

Roncombe Lane

EX109AG

Brownlands Road

EX100RZ

Bridge Street

EX109QE

Higher Fortescue

Data Sources

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