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Sidmouth Sidford

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About

Sidford lies immediately west of Sidmouth in East Devon, set where the River Sid narrows on its short run to the sea. The village clusters around a lane that crosses the river on a low stone-arched bridge at the centre, with houses, a small parade of shops and a church close by. Riverside paths and lanes follow the Sid upstream into the valley, offering direct links to village allotments, paddocks and patches of woodland that frame the built area.

Community life in Sidford mixes long-established local services with walkers passing through the Sid Valley. A riverside stretch here marks the start of one of England's shortest named river courses, a fact you notice in the sudden shift from village stream to tidal estuary within a few miles. This proximity of river, lanes and the town of Sidmouth makes Sidford a practical base for everyday errands and short walks rather than formal tourist facilities.

Area overview

On average Sidmouth Sidford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sidmouth Sidford is £49,282 per year. There are 1 schools in Sidmouth Sidford: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sidmouth Sidford is home to around 7,004 people, with a population density of about 1,078.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sidmouth Sidford Population
7,004
Population density
1,078.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.7(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-23%)
Other theft
4.28(-24%)
Public order
3.28(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,580
93.93%
Other White
182
2.6%
Irish
38
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.44%
Bangladeshi
24
0.34%
Total population: 7,005

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,870
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
973
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
970
16.22%
No qualifications
912
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
676
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 5,979

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,690
51.73%
Owns with a mortgage
601
18.4%
Social rents from council
341
10.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
9.73%
Other social rented
205
6.27%
Total households: 3,267

Property prices in Sidmouth Sidford

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Sidmouth Sidford area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,950 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sidmouth Sidford 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 Sidford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced26£297,500
Detached58£550,000
Flats11£210,000
Semi-Detached32£367,500

10 years median price trend in Sidmouth Sidford

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

Data Sources

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