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Sidmouth Town

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About

Sidmouth Town sits at the mouth of the River Sid, sheltered by the red cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. The main town is a compact grid of streets centred on the historic parish church. The Esplanade, a level promenade, runs along the seafront, lined with traditional Regency and Georgian buildings in pale stone and cream render. This flat walkway provides direct access to the town's main beach, which is composed of pebbles.

Inland from the seafront, the streets rise steeply into the Sid Valley. The town is known for its well-preserved architectural character, with many independent shops and businesses operating from these historic premises. A unique and specific local tradition is the annual Sidmouth Folk Festival, which fills the entire town with music and dance. The Ham, a grassy recreation ground beside the river, serves as a central green space for community events.

Area overview

On average Sidmouth Town has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sidmouth Town is £48,149 per year. There are 2 schools in Sidmouth Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sidmouth Town is home to around 5,272 people, with a population density of about 892.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sidmouth Town Population
5,272
Population density
892.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.4(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.55(-30%)
Other theft
4.17(-26%)
Shoplifting
3.6(-46%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,847
91.9%
Other White
202
3.83%
Other Asian
51
0.97%
Indian
29
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.53%
Total population: 5,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,955
40.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
685
14.22%
Level 3 (A level)
654
13.58%
No qualifications
649
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
393
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 4,816

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,733
64%
Owns with a mortgage
381
14.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
361
13.33%
Other forms of private rent
87
3.21%
Social rents from council
74
2.73%
Total households: 2,708

Property prices in Sidmouth Town

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Sidmouth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sidmouth Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats46£312,500
Detached39£700,000
Terraced35£350,000
Semi-Detached9£362,000

10 years median price trend in Sidmouth Town

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

All postcodes in Sidmouth Town

EX109HB

Alexandria Road

EX109DX

Woolbrook Park

EX109UX

Woolbrook Close

EX109DZ

Woolbrook Road

EX108AD

Fore Street

EX108DW

Mill Street

EX108DL

Holmdale

EX108PZ

Newtown

EX108BD

The Esplanade

EX108BG

Ham Lane

EX108FG

Manor Road

EX108BB

The Esplanade

EX108NX

Fortfield Place

EX108XQ

Sidmount Gardens

EX101TB

Sidmouth Town

EX101SF

Sidmouth Town

EX108ES

All Saints Road

EX108NJ

Heydons Lane

EX108SR

Witheby

EX108XJ

Station Road

EX101SB

Sidmouth Town

EX108PU

Salcombe Road

EX108LW

Sidmouth Town

EX101SZ

Sidmouth Town

EX108UU

Brewery Lane

EX108QY

Cheese Lane

EX109DJ

Station Road

EX109HE

Alexandria Road

EX108HN

Knowle Drive

EX108AX

The Esplanade

EX108HE

Seafield Road

EX108AZ

The Esplanade

EX108AN

Dove Lane

EX109AU

Denbeigh Terrace

EX109HW

Arcot Park

EX109BT

Ascerton Road

EX108ET

Blackmore Drive

EX108LD

High Street

EX108HG

Station Road

EX108ER

All Saints Road

EX108QT

Cotmaton Road

EX108FB

Manor Road

EX108RJ

Gorseway

EX108PN

Cambridge Villas

EX108SZ

Pauntley Gardens

EX108TN

Radway Place

EX108UJ

Elysian Fields

EX108EE

High Street

EX108NN

Station Road

EX108XP

Deans Mead

EX109DD

Radway

EX109FL

Winslade Mews

EX108SG

Bickwell Valley

EX108LX

Church Street

EX108TW

Radway

EX108XH

Broadway

EX101BR

Vicarage Road

EX109EG

Balfours

EX108HD

Cottington Court

EX109EJ

Balfour Gardens

EX109HD

Alexandria Road

EX108UR

Fairlawn Court

EX101SL

Sidmouth Town

EX108PF

The Triangle

EX108SH

Boughmore Road

EX109HT

Arcot Park

EX108NT

Fortfield Terrace

EX108TY

Connaught Road

EX100LZ

Greenway Lane

EX108EY

Cotmaton Road

EX108EU

All Saints Road

EX109BN

Temple Street

EX108QZ

Cheese Lane

EX108SE

Fortfield Gardens

EX108XR

Ham Lane

EX101SA

Sidmouth Town

EX108BP

Glenisla Terrace

EX108TS

Vicarage Road

EX108TD

Enfield Villas

EX109EB

Higher Woolbrook Park

EX108AY

The Esplanade

EX108TZ

Victoria Road

EX108SQ

Bickwell Valley

EX108QB

Newtown

EX108PE

Amyatts Terrace

EX100LT

Greenway Lane

EX101DQ

Vicarage Road

EX108AR

Market Place

EX108UW

Brewery Lane

EX109UZ

Woolbrook Road

EX109HG

Alexandria Road

EX108PD

Roselands

EX108BX

Riverside

EX108NB

Church Street

EX101SD

Sidmouth Town

EX109XZ

Temple Gardens

EX108RA

Cheese Lane

EX108QR

Convent Fields

EX108XB

Upper Highfield

EX108DU

Kings Lane

Data Sources

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