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Sidmouth Sidford

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About

Sidmouth Sidford ward encompasses the eastern outskirts of Sidmouth town and the neighbouring village of Sidford, situated along the lower reaches of the River Sid valley. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and green, rolling countryside, with the A3052 road forming a central artery. The geology here is notable, with the distinctive red Triassic sandstone cliffs of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site defining its southern coastal boundary.

Inland, the ward includes agricultural land and the Sid Vale, with the river flowing through to the sea at Sidmouth. Sidford retains a distinct village centre with local services, while the overall landscape is shaped by the valley's topography. The area is part of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with public footpaths providing access to the surrounding hills and woodlands.

Area overview

On average Sidmouth Sidford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% 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 £49,125 per year. There are 2 schools in Sidmouth Sidford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sidmouth Sidford is home to around 7,862 people, with a population density of about 917.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sidmouth Sidford Population
7,862
Population density
917.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.58(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(+6%)
Other theft
4.96(-12%)
Public order
4.45(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,393
94.01%
Other White
202
2.57%
Irish
47
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.41%
Other Asian
30
0.38%
Total population: 7,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,159
31.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,103
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,095
16.19%
No qualifications
1,003
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
739
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,763

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,995
54.12%
Owns with a mortgage
683
18.53%
Social rents from council
346
9.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
9.17%
Other social rented
207
5.62%
Total households: 3,686

Property prices in Sidmouth Sidford

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £454,340 in Sidmouth Sidford area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £810,000.

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
Detached69£550,000
Flats9£220,000
Semi-Detached29£355,000
Terraced23£280,000

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: 16/01/2026.