Older, solid-walled homes
With 24% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Sidmouth, Devon
Surveyors in Sidmouth
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Sidmouth, East Devon, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Sidmouth
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Sidmouth is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- 24% of homes in the 8 neighbourhoods where Sidmouth homes sold were built before 1919.
- 232 listed buildings in and around Sidmouth, 12 of them Grade I or II*.
- 11 of 100 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Sidmouth market snapshot
The median Sidmouth sale in 2025 was £432,000, across 297 sales (up 5% on 2024's £412,500).
- Median price, 2025
- £432,000
- Sales, 2025
- 297
- Median vs 2024
- +4.7%
- Leasehold share
- 24%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 13,258
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £610,000 |
| semi-detached | £383,750 |
| terraced | £323,750 |
| flat/maisonette | £285,000 |
Sales mix: detached 40%, flat/maisonette 25%, terraced 21%, semi-detached 14%. EX10. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Sidmouth built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Sidmouth
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 232 buildings in and around Sidmouth, including Royal Glen Hotel (Grade I); The Old Chancel (Grade I); Audley (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Royal Glen Hotel · The Old Chancel · Audley
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Sidford, Sidmouth Bickwell Valley, Sidmouth Elysian Fields, Sidmouth Sid Vale, Sidmouth Town Centre. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
11 of the 100 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 7 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Sidmouth is class 2: an estimated 1 to 3% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Jurassic Coast
Sidmouth is next to the Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site. Clifftop and near-cliff homes should be checked against the shoreline management plan for erosion risk.
Source: UNESCO WHS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Sidmouth the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (67%) and interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (33%). In Devon, older homes on this ground are often cob (earth walls) or local stone; cob must stay dry, so look hard at renders, gutters and ground levels.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Sidmouth shows moderate shrink-swell clay, moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.5 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
Leasehold made up 24% of Sidmouth sales in 2025. Ask about years left on the lease, service charges and the sinking fund.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Sidmouth's homes were built
Sidmouth LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Sidmouth?
Selling a home in Sidmouth? Last year's medians ran: detached £610,000, semi-detached £383,750, terraced £323,750, flat/maisonette £285,000. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
Need an EPC in Sidmouth? EPCs in Sidmouth. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near Sidmouth
- Newton Poppleford 4.5 km · £318,750
- Otterton 4.8 km · £309,000
- Ottery St Mary 8.2 km · £295,000
- West Hill 8.3 km · £749,500
- Budleigh Salterton 8.6 km · £455,000
- Beer 10.4 km · £305,000
Sidmouth survey questions
How much do houses cost in Sidmouth?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 297 homes sold in Sidmouth in 2025 with a median price of £432,000 (up 5% on 2024's £412,500). The most common type sold was detached (40% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Sidmouth?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 24% of homes in the 8 neighbourhoods where Sidmouth homes sold were built before 1919. 232 listed buildings in and around Sidmouth, 12 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Sidmouth in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 213 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 2 (1 to 3% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Sidmouth flood?
Of 100 postcodes in Sidmouth with 2025 sales, 11 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 7 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How many listed buildings are there in Sidmouth?
Historic England's list shows 232 listed buildings in and around Sidmouth: 2 Grade I, 10 Grade II* and 220 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Sidmouth?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Sidmouth address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.