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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

EX108RF

Bickwell Valley

EX108AG

Fore Street

EX108DF

Mill Street

EX108RQ

Broadway

EX108XU

Station Road

EX109DQ

Sea View Terrace

EX109EF

Balfours

EX108UE

Sidlands

EX109EZ

Winslade Road

EX109DR

Dark Lane

EX109JR

Arcot Park

EX108BU

Riverside Terrace

EX108RY

The Esplanade

EX101TD

Sidmouth Town

EX108HT

Cotmaton Road

EX108AT

The Esplanade

EX108RX

The Esplanade

EX108NE

Bedford Square

EX108DE

All Saints Road

EX108NW

Station Road

EX108RB

Convent Road

EX108NL

Barton Close

EX108UG

Vicarage Road

EX108UA

Culver Gardens

EX108QW

Barrington Mead

EX108PG

Station Road

EX108DB

York Street

EX109HQ

Arcot Road

EX109EQ

Woolbrook Road

EX108SF

Manor Road

EX108NZ

Station Road

EX108QJ

Newtown

EX108QS

Western Court

EX108TA

Manor Road

EX108LR

Old Fore Street

EX109DG

Higher Hill View

EX108TQ

Bickwell Lane

EX108HW

Knowle Drive

EX108PA

Station Road

EX108LE

High Street

EX109BA

Temple Street

EX108RW

Glen Road

EX108BY

York Street

EX108DY

All Saints Road

EX109HU

Arcot Park

EX108RH

Muttersmoor Road

EX101TL

Sidmouth Town

EX108ND

Chapel Street

EX109BE

Peaslands Road

EX108SN

The Marino

EX108PS

Salcombe Road

EX108LP

Old Fore Street

Data Sources

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