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About

South Molton is a market town located in the North Devon countryside, situated on the southern edge of Exmoor. The town centre is centred around its historic pannier market, which has been operating for centuries. This regular market remains a functional hub for local trade and agriculture.

The area is characterised by surrounding farmland and is positioned at the meeting point of the Rivers Bray and Yeo. Architectural features include a notable guildhall and a church with a tall spire visible across the landscape. The local economy has traditional connections to wool production and leatherworking.

Area overview

On average South Molton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Molton is £45,543 per year. There are 10 schools in South Molton: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Molton is home to around 10,750 people, with a population density of about 42.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Molton Population
10,750
Population density
42.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.21(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.16(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-29%)
Other theft
3.81(-32%)
Public order
3.53(-46%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,195
94.81%
Other White
206
1.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
48
0.45%
Other Asian
38
0.35%
Irish
36
0.33%
Total population: 10,753

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,424
27.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,634
18.33%
No qualifications
1,523
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,484
16.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,046
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 8,913

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,975
42.8%
Owns with a mortgage
1,068
23.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
842
18.25%
Other social rented
412
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
163
3.53%
Total households: 4,614

Property prices in South Molton

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in South Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Molton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£363,225
Flats8£177,500
Semi-Detached27£280,000
Terraced38£220,000

10 years median price trend in South Molton

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

All postcodes in South Molton

EX363NA

Station Road

EX320TB

Glebeland Villas

EX363BX

East Street

EX379PP

Barnstaple Close

EX363DS

Deans Lane

EX379PZ

Deptford Hill

EX187AP

Chittlehampton

EX363BQ

Barnstaple Street

EX363LE

Gun Lane

EX364FH

Magdalene Way

EX364HT

Chittlehampton

EX364LU

Great Hele Lane

EX363AW

North Street

EX363LL

Station Road

EX364AX

Aclands

EX364BX

Moorland Rise

EX364GA

Basin Walk

EX379DQ

Chittlehampton

EX379HW

Chittlehampton

EX379PS

Rackmead Terrace

EX379QT

Chittlehampton

EX320SY

Pathfield Close

EX327QL

Braytown Cottages

EX363HN

Oakford Villas

EX363NL

Cramp Lane

EX364FF

Bluecoat Close

EX379PY

The Croft

EX379QA

The Square

EX320TF

Blakewell Hill

EX327PT

Charles

EX363BW

Church Yard

EX363JR

Bendle Lane

EX363ND

Meadow Park

EX364BB

New Road

EX364EW

Parklands

EX379DJ

The Villas

EX379HZ

Chittlehampton

EX379QB

Chittlehampton

EX320SN

North Molton

EX320SU

North Molton

EX363FR

Antler Close

EX363JQ

East Street

EX379RQ

Chittlehampton

EX320UY

North Barton Close

EX327PX

Charles

EX363AY

Winston Park

EX364BS

Nadder Meadow

EX364DP

Widgery Drive

EX379AL

Chittlehampton

EX379DU

Ford Cottages

EX379HE

Snydles Lane

EX379HN

Chittlehampton

EX379PA

Taw View

EX320TD

Church Cottages

EX363AU

Victoria Place

EX363BU

East Street

EX363HS

Jubilee Gardens

EX363JZ

Bendle Lane

EX379PD

Pool Lane

EX363BE

Mole Ridge Way

EX363HW

Back Lane

EX363LG

North Molton

EX364BH

New Road

EX364WA

South Molton

EX379AQ

Chittlehampton

EX379PX

Chittlehampton

EX363FN

Roe Close

EX364AS

Mill Street

EX364FX

Catkins Close

EX364LQ

Chittlehampton

EX369AX

South Molton

EX379HF

Chittlehampton

EX320SE

Booklands

EX364DL

Maclins Close

EX363FX

Bee Farm Mews

EX363GA

Closewool Grove

EX363JT

North Molton

EX363LR

North Molton

EX364AN

Exeter Gate

EX364AW

Cooks Cross

EX379ST

Steeple Meadow

EX363DG

Kingdons Court

EX379QN

High Street

EX379QR

Chittlehampton

EX379RN

Chittlehampton

EX379TR

Chittlehampton

EX320RE

Station Road

EX363DF

East Street

EX363DR

Hugh Squier Avenue

EX363EH

Hacche Lane

EX363FT

Carder Way

EX327PL

North Molton

EX363DP

Hugh Squier Avenue

EX363FJ

Winsor Meadow

EX363LP

North Molton

EX364DD

Poltimore Close

EX320SF

St Peters Close

EX363EW

Stonybridge Hill

EX364AL

Kingsway

EX364YZ

South Molton

Data Sources

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