Property trends for EX13

    EX13 covers the south Devon coastal area around Sidmouth and Seaton, situated between Exeter and the Dorset border. It is a predominantly retirement-focused community with strong appeal to older homeowners and holiday visitors.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - EX13

    £382,149

    63

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - EX

    £964

    46

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - EX13

    £38,993

    54

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX

    4.4%

    8

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX13

    4.5%

    80

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX

    3.5%

    26

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in EX13 stands at £382,000, placing it above the national midpoint. Prices have grown at 4.5% annually over the past decade—a pace notably faster than the national average. Transaction volumes have moderated recently, with 169 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 230, reflecting a slowdown in market activity.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader EX area is £964, close to the national middle ground. Rental growth over the past decade has lagged well behind the national pace at 3.5% annually. The flat yield currently stands at 4.4%, a meaningful improvement on the 10-year average of 3.9%, signalling strengthening returns for landlords in the rental market.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income is £39,000, broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x has edged up slightly from 9.2x in 2016, indicating a modest deterioration in purchase affordability. Rental affordability has improved markedly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 27.7% in 2016 to 27% today.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    EX13 has a distinctly mature population profile. Over one-third (32.6%) are aged 65 and over—well above the national average of 19.6%—while those aged 16–24 (7.3%) and 25–34 (8.3%) are substantially underrepresented. Home ownership is notably strong: half of all homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national norm of 33.7%. The trades sector is unusually prominent at 17.1% of employment, reflecting the area's practical and coastal economy; professional employment is correspondingly lower at 14.9%.

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