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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

EX108DN

Holmdale

EX108LQ

Sidmouth Town

EX109HA

Sidmouth Sidford

EX108AE

Sidmouth Town

EX109HR

Arcot Gardens

EX109DT

Ridgeway Mead

EX109BS

Ascerton Close

EX108XW

Station Road

EX108QQ

Newtown

EX108TU

Connaught Close

EX108SA

Stintway Lane

EX108QG

Newtown

EX109BH

Temple Street

EX108BT

Cecil Terrace

EX101TF

Sidmouth Town

EX109HF

Pathwhorlands

EX108XE

Peaslands Road

EX109BD

Peaslands Road

EX108TB

Stadway Meadow

EX101SP

Sidmouth Town

EX109DN

Station Road

EX108AL

Fore Street

EX108UL

The Grove

EX108PT

Salcombe Road

EX108DD

Russell Street

EX108RS

Orchard Close

EX101SU

Sidmouth Town

EX108BH

York Street

EX108AH

Fore Street

EX108LT

Church Street

EX108QA

Newtown

EX108NP

Station Road

EX108RZ

Peak Hill Road

EX108NF

Coburg Road

EX108RE

Convent Road

EX101ST

Sidmouth Town

EX108QU

Colaton Terrace

EX108PR

Salcombe Road

EX108BE

The Esplanade

EX108QH

Newtown

EX108NY

Station Road

EX108LL

Station Road

EX108NQ

Alma Terrace

EX108XD

Peaslands Road

EX108FJ

Manor Road

EX101TQ

Sidmouth Town

EX108DQ

Holmdale

EX109XQ

Bennetts Hill

EX108UF

Vicarage Road

EX108SJ

Boughmore Road

EX108SD

Bickwell Valley

EX108EB

High Street

EX108AQ

Fore Street

EX101SG

Sidmouth Town

EX109EW

Bulverton Park

EX108NH

Coburg Terrace

EX108EP

Blackmore View

EX108EG

High Street

EX108UQ

Vicarage Road

EX101SE

Sidmouth Town

EX109FF

Bickwell Lane

EX108FF

Seafield Road

EX108XN

Cotmaton Road

EX108NG

Coburg Road

EX108QL

Manor Road

EX108EQ

High Street

EX108RR

Manor Road

EX101DJ

Vicarage Road

EX108LG

Abiff Place

EX108DJ

Holmdale

EX109DH

West Park Road

EX101SH

Sidmouth Town

EX108PX

Albert Terrace

EX100LY

Higher Greenway Lane

EX108AA

Sidmouth Town

EX108RG

Broadway

EX108UT

Cranford

EX108LN

High Street

EX101TE

Sidmouth Town

EX108LS

Old Fore Street

EX108XF

Knapp Hill

EX101SR

Sidmouth Town

EX108BL

East Street

EX108AJ

Fore Street

EX108LY

Church Street

EX108SP

Cotlands

EX108NR

The Esplanade

EX101TH

Sidmouth Town

EX108BN

York Street

EX109EX

Winslade Road

EX101SQ

Sidmouth Town

EX108UB

Glebelands

EX108SW

Cotmaton Road

EX108RP

Manor Road

EX108RL

Convent Road

EX109DW

Bickwell Lane

EX108LF

Church Lane

EX101SY

Sidmouth Town

EX100NW

Peak Hill Road

EX109ES

Arcot Road

Data Sources

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