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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£482,500
Price per sq ft£427
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£344K – £710K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 (about £427 per square foot) in Sidmouth Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sidmouth Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£740,000£474
Semi-Detached2£482,500£461
Terraced8£356,250£361
Flats7£290,000£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sidmouth Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sidmouth Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£577,500£204,000£390,000£271,500
2017£700,000£341,500£296,250£270,000
2018£590,000£240,000£320,000£280,000
2019£542,500£203,750£315,000£376,500
2020£735,000£365,000£342,000£357,500
2021£815,000£320,000£370,125£312,500
2022£825,000£480,000£255,000
2023£907,500£260,000£437,500£365,000
2024£835,000£570,000£470,000£299,950
2025£816,500£290,000£624,000£425,000
2026£800,000£300,000£416,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sidmouth Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sidmouth Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£295£290£215
2017£373£343£288£278
2018£366£292£293£220
2019£338£279£289£269
2020£467£372£318£304
2021£441£364£317£266
2022£471£403£294
2023£508£348£530£358
2024£483£402£373£338
2025£453£292£428£374
2026£445£388£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sidmouth Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sidmouth Rural in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.