Upper Highfield, Sidmouth
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX10 8XB.
At a glance
9 property sales on Upper Highfield, Sidmouth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £395,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £438,930. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Upper Highfield compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Upper Highfield has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £438,930 | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Flat | 2 | £372,500 | 15 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Upper Highfield
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 15 Jan 2026 | £395,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| West Lyn, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 8 Apr 2022 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 8 Feb 2022 | £490,007 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 17 Feb 2021 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 11 Mar 2020 | £350,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| The Haven, 22, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 13 Sep 2019 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rodings, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 21 Aug 2018 | £326,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Woodlands, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 31 May 2017 | £291,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| West Lyn, Upper Highfield EX10 8XB | 5 Jul 2016 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Upper Highfield | £350,000 (Mar 2020) → £395,000 (Jan 2026) | +13% over 6 yrs |
| West Lyn, Upper Highfield | £475,000 (Jul 2016) → £650,000 (Apr 2022) | +37% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Upper Highfield
Crime
60 crimes were reported within about a mile of Upper Highfield in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Upper Highfield is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area Flood alert area
- South Devon coast from Dawlish Warren to Seaton Flood alert area
- Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries Flood alert area
- South Devon Coast from Exmouth to Seaton Flood alert area
- River Sid at Sidmouth Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Upper Highfield
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School 182 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sidmouth Church of England Primary School 448 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sidmouth College 825 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Peasland Road (S-bound, Temple Street) 4 min walk
- Peasland Road (N-bound, Temple Street) 4 min walk
- Vicarage Road (S-bound, Vicarage Road) 5 min walk
- Radway (adj, Vicarage Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sid Valley Practice
The Beacon Medical Practice, Sedemuda Road, Sidmouth · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 929 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 42.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,738 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX10
- All Saints Road£260k
- Manor Road£429k
- Woolbrook Road£349k
- Higher Woolbrook Park£511k
- Cotmaton Road£374k
- Station Road£392k
- Brewery Lane£269k
- Temple Street£174k
- South Lawn£333k
- Manstone Avenue£257k
- King Alfred Way£273k
- Winslade Road£350k