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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

EX108RT

Redlands

EX101DH

Vicarage Road

EX109BG

Elim Close

EX108PP

Salcombe Villas

EX109DP

Dark Lane

EX108SU

Moorcourt Close

EX108AP

New Street

EX108UP

Brewery Lane

EX108DH

Holmdale

EX108UX

The Laurels

EX108UH

Elysian Fields

EX109ED

Higher Woolbrook Park

EX108PJ

Manor Road

EX101BU

Vicarage Road

EX108SB

Manor Road

EX108AB

The Grooms

EX108HS

Broadway

EX109HS

Arcot Park

EX108PL

Cambridge Terrace

EX108UD

Glebelands

EX101TA

Sidmouth Town

EX101TS

Sidmouth Town

EX109HL

Alexandria Industrial Estate

EX108BW

York Street

EX108JT

The Myrtles

EX108HH

Station Road

EX108SL

Cotmaton Road

EX108EL

High Street

EX109EL

Bohemia Villas

EX108DZ

Sidmouth Town

EX108AS

Prospect Place

EX108QE

Newtown

EX108NS

The Esplanade

EX108TL

Radway

EX108EH

High Street

EX108BR

Sidmouth Town

EX108TP

Vicarage Road

EX108PB

Roselands

EX109XB

Woolbrook Road

EX108SY

Cotmaton Road

EX108LB

High Street

EX109DY

Woolbrook Road

EX108RD

Convent Road

EX108HJ

Station Road

EX109XJ

Woolbrook Road

EX101SN

Sidmouth Town

EX109DF

Hill View

EX108LZ

Church Street

EX108XA

Highfield

EX108HF

Seafield Road

EX108HB

Cottington Mead

EX109UY

Woolbrook Road

EX101TP

Sidmouth Town

EX101BT

Vicarage Road

EX101TR

Sidmouth Town

EX108TT

Connaught Road

EX108EW

Sidmouth Town

EX108HA

Woodlands

EX108FH

Millers Close

EX101BZ

Vicarage Road

EX108EF

High Street

EX108PW

Albany Villas

EX109ER

Malvern Road

EX108PY

Radway Place

EX101SS

Sidmouth Town

EX108TX

Lennox Avenue

EX108EA

High Street

EX101SJ

Sidmouth Town

EX109XG

The Square

EX108LA

Blackmore Drive

EX101TG

Sidmouth Town

EX108SX

Cotmaton Road

EX101TJ

Sidmouth Town

EX108AF

Fore Street

EX108QX

Cotmaton Road

EX101SW

Sidmouth Town

EX108EJ

High Street

EX108ST

Cotmaton Road

EX108EX

All Saints Road

EX108SS

Cotmaton Road

EX109XH

Bennetts Hill

EX108NA

Church Street

EX108EZ

Cotmaton Road

EX109DS

Ice House Lane

EX109EY

Malvern Road

EX108RU

Manor Road

EX108QF

Newtown

EX108DA

York Street

EX108LJ

High Street

EX109DU

Woolbrook Park

EX108BS

Riverside

EX108XL

Balfour Mews

EX108EN

May Terrace

EX108PH

Manor Road

EX108HP

Knowle Drive

EX109HP

Arcot Park

EX101SX

Sidmouth Town

EX108XG

Manor Close

EX108UN

Brewery Lane

EX108HR

Knowle Gardens

Data Sources

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