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About

North Molton ward encompasses a large rural area in the northern part of North Devon, characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by agriculture, with fields bounded by traditional hedgerows. The ward includes the village of North Molton itself, which historically was a centre for the local mining industry.

This area lies on the southern fringes of Exmoor, with its boundaries reaching into the national park's heather-clad uplands. A notable local landmark is the historic church of St. Mary, which features a distinctive and unusually tall spire that is visible across the surrounding countryside. The parish is traversed by several small rivers and streams that feed into the River Bray.

Area overview

On average North Molton has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Molton is £45,543 per year. There are 4 schools in North Molton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Molton is home to around 2,326 people, with a population density of about 16.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Molton Population
2,326
Population density
16.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.34(-50%)
Other theft
3.44(-39%)
Public order
2.58(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.15(-86%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.15(-67%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,188
93.95%
Other White
39
1.67%
Chinese
27
1.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.86%
Irish
11
0.47%
Total population: 2,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
572
29.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
355
18.31%
Level 3 (A level)
351
18.1%
No qualifications
307
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
191
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 1,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
402
43.09%
Owns with a mortgage
209
22.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
20.04%
Other social rented
72
7.72%
Other forms of private rent
41
4.39%
Total households: 933

Property prices in North Molton

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in North Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Molton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Molton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£347,500
Semi-Detached4£293,750
Terraced4£271,350

10 years median price trend in North Molton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Molton.

All postcodes in North Molton

EX320TB

Glebeland Villas

EX363LE

Gun Lane

EX320SY

Pathfield Close

EX327QL

Braytown Cottages

EX363HN

Oakford Villas

EX363NL

Cramp Lane

EX320TF

Blakewell Hill

EX327PT

Charles

EX363JR

Bendle Lane

EX363ND

Meadow Park

EX320SN

North Molton

EX320SU

North Molton

EX363JQ

East Street

EX320UY

North Barton Close

EX327PX

Charles

EX320TD

Church Cottages

EX363HS

Jubilee Gardens

EX363JZ

Bendle Lane

EX363HW

Back Lane

EX363LG

North Molton

EX320SE

Booklands

EX363JT

North Molton

EX363LR

North Molton

EX363EH

Hacche Lane

EX327PL

North Molton

EX363FJ

Winsor Meadow

EX363LP

North Molton

EX320SF

St Peters Close

EX363EW

Stonybridge Hill

EX363HR

East Street

EX363HU

East Street

EX363NT

North Molton

EX363EX

North Molton

EX363HJ

Oakford Villas

EX320SA

North Molton

EX327QR

Rockley Lane

EX363ES

North Molton

EX363LX

North Molton

EX363NJ

Cramp Lane

EX327QP

Common Lane

EX363DE

North Molton

EX327QS

Bray Hill

EX363HA

Yarde Wells Cottages

EX363JP

East Street

EX363LA

Fyldon Hill

EX363HX

East Street

EX363EZ

North Molton

EX320SG

Brereton Close

EX320SQ

Homeside

EX327PY

Charles

EX327QH

The Villas

EX327QW

Shovelpiece Lane

EX327QE

Shutscombe Hill

EX363JY

Bickingcott Hill

EX363PR

North Molton

EX327LH

Mockham Lane

EX327QD

North Molton

EX363EL

Litchaton Hill

EX363NG

Gullyhole Hill

EX320SR

Huxtable Lane

EX320SH

North Molton

EX327PU

Charles

EX327QF

Broomhill Villas

EX363LT

North Molton

EX363EN

Litchaton Hill

EX363EU

Easter Road

EX363NE

Sandclose Lane

EX363ER

North Molton

EX320TA

The Square

EX363HG

Holdridge Cross Cottage

EX363PT

Wadham Hill

EX327QG

Little Bray Cottages

EX363EJ

Litchaton Hill

EX327LQ

North Molton

EX320SP

North Molton

EX320SL

North Molton

EX327FD

Littlebray Lane

EX327QJ

Beech Tree

EX363HF

Oakford Close

EX363PN

North Molton

TA229QT

Ridge Road

EX320SW

North Molton

EX363JS

North Molton

EX363GH

North Molton

EX363LF

Fyldon Hill

EX363HL

Fore Street

EX327PW

North Molton

EX363EY

Bray Hill

EX363LS

Mill Steep

EX363LW

North Molton

EX363HH

Burcombe Hill

EX363JL

Mole Cottages

EX363JU

Bickingcott Hill

EX363LN

North Molton

EX320TG

Brayley Hill

EX363GJ

North Molton

EX314TP

Fullaford Hill

EX320RD

Cross Hill

EX327PZ

Middlecott Hill

EX363HQ

Burcombe Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.