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Living in Sidbury: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sidbury is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Sidbury places 3rd of 5 in the EX10 postcode district. On environment specifically, Sidbury sits 18 points above the EX10 district figure of 62/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX10 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sidbury scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
110 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenhead 6 crimes
  2. 2 Mire Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Burnt Oak 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.88 · PM2.5 5.092 · PM10 9.189 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sidbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)12.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital20.3 mi
Torbay Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBeacon Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,178 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate40.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired48.1%Student2.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Feniton 5.5 mi
Honiton 5.6 mi
Whimple 6.8 mi
J30 M5 10.6 mi
J29 M5 10.6 mi
J29 M5 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sidbury in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sidmouth 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tipton St John 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ottery St Mary 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Otterton 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Honiton 55 5.4 mi away ⇄
Beer 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Offwell 35 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidbury a nice place to live?

Sidbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sidbury is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sidbury?

Sidbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sidbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Sidbury is Sidbury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sidbury in total.

Sidbury in context

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Postcode districts in Sidbury

EX10 40 ⇄

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