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Area guide · East Devon

Living in Sidmouth

A snapshot of life in Sidmouth, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Sidmouth is a village in East Devon, South West with a population of 13,258. The average house price is £463,589.

Where Sidmouth ranks

Population

13,258

Avg House Price

£463,589

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

366 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,914

Median Age

51.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sidmouth's detached homes (£629,380) command roughly 1.9× the price of a flat (£325,573).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sidmouth prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£333,577 → £463,589).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£629,380	£610,000	142
Semi-Detached	£380,808	£367,500	46
Terraced	£334,027	£315,000	73
Flat	£325,573	£275,000	67

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sidmouth is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Sidmouth College	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Sidmouth averages 366 Mbps — 266% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sidmouth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.9
% Rated C or Above	58.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,341

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,258
Median Age	51.3
Median Household Income	£29,914
Employment Rate	52.4%
Owner Occupied	72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sidmouth?

The average house price in Sidmouth is £463,589 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sidmouth?

The most affordable entry point in Sidmouth is a flat, with an average price of £325,573.

How are the schools in Sidmouth?

Sidmouth has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Sidmouth?

Average broadband download speeds in Sidmouth are around 366 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Sidmouth?

Sidmouth is a settlement in East Devon with a population of approximately 13,258.

Most compared with

How does Sidmouth stack up against its neighbours?

Axminster

Sidmouth

House price: £381,844 · £463,589
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.5 mi

Budleigh Salterton

Sidmouth

House price: £474,884 · £463,589
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 5.5 mi

Cranbrook (East Devon)

Sidmouth

House price: £356,050 · £463,589
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 8.4 mi

Cullompton

Sidmouth

House price: £349,742 · £463,589
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.5 mi

Dawlish

Sidmouth

House price: £322,974 · £463,589
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.5 mi

Exeter

Sidmouth

House price: £356,050 · £463,589
Crime rate: 96 · N/A
Distance: 12.4 mi

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