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Sidmouth Rural

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About

Sidmouth Rural ward covers a large area of countryside surrounding the town of Sidmouth in East Devon. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and sections of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Several small villages and hamlets are scattered throughout the ward, including Sidford, Sidbury, and Salcombe Regis.

The area has a mix of agricultural land and residential properties, with a strong rural community. The ward includes parts of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, featuring coastal cliffs and walking trails. Local amenities are limited, with most services concentrated in nearby Sidmouth. The ward has a higher proportion of older residents compared to urban areas of East Devon.

Area overview

On average Sidmouth Rural has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Sidmouth Rural is £48,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Sidmouth Rural: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sidmouth Rural Population
2,101
Population density
61.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 25 recent sales, the median property price is £785,000 in Sidmouth Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,976,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£825,000
Flats3£310,000
Semi-Detached4£627,500

10 years price trend in Sidmouth Rural

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.