Town comparison
Lyme Regis vs Sidmouth
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Sidmouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. For families, Sidmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lyme Regis
£470,807
Sidmouth
£463,589
Crime Rate
Lyme Regis
44.9
Sidmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lyme Regis
50.0%
Sidmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lyme Regis
379.5
Sidmouth
366.4
EPC Rating
Lyme Regis
68.6
Sidmouth
68.9
Median Income
Lyme Regis
£29,812
Sidmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Lyme Regis commands an average of £470,807, compared with £463,589 in Sidmouth – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Lyme Regis is a flat at £318,629, while in Sidmouth it is a flat at £325,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Lyme Regis (£386,578 vs £334,027).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sidmouth prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Lyme Regis and Sidmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Sidmouth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Lyme Regis. There are 2 schools in Lyme Regis and 2 in Sidmouth.
Lyme Regis School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sidmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lyme Regis | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 379.5 Mbps in Lyme Regis and 366.4 Mbps in Sidmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Lyme Regis and 94.8% in Sidmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Lyme Regis and 69% in Sidmouth.
Lyme Regis is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (380 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sidmouth, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.6 (band C) in Lyme Regis. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,358 in Lyme Regis and £1,341 in Sidmouth. 57.2% of homes in Lyme Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Sidmouth.
Sidmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Sidmouth and £29,811.5 in Lyme Regis. The median age is 51.2 in Lyme Regis and 51.3 in Sidmouth. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Lyme Regis and 52.4% in Sidmouth. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Lyme Regis versus 72.2% in Sidmouth. Lyme Regis has a population of 3,741 and Sidmouth has 13,258.
| Indicator | Lyme Regis | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,741 | 13,258 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,811.5 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.8% |
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