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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
18.97(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-48%)
Other theft
4.36(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-36%)
Shoplifting
3.79(-43%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Sidmouth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 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
Detached35£700,000
Flats43£325,000
Semi-Detached7£350,000
Terraced27£345,000

10 years median price trend in Sidmouth Town

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.