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About

South Molton is a market town in North Devon, known for its historic charm and rural setting. The town sits on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park, offering easy access to scenic countryside and outdoor activities. Its weekly pannier market, dating back to the 12th century, remains a focal point for local trade and community life.

The area features a mix of traditional architecture, including Georgian and Victorian buildings, alongside modern amenities. South Molton serves as a hub for surrounding villages, with shops, schools, and transport links. The River Mole runs through the town, adding to its quiet, pastoral character. Nearby attractions include Exmoor’s landscapes and the North Devon coast, making it a practical base for exploring the region.

Area overview

On average South Molton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Molton is £41,000 per year. There are 10 schools in South Molton: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Molton Population
10,750
Population density
42.3 per km²

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

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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in South Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £947,500.

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
Detached57£349,500
Flats11£170,000
Semi-Detached28£283,750
Terraced36£215,000

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

EX379QW

The Square

EX320SF

St Peters Close

EX320TQ

Station Road

EX363EW

Stonybridge Hill

EX363EX

South Molton

EX363HJ

Oakford Villas

EX364AD

South Street

EX364AL

Great Hele Lane

EX364YZ

South Molton

EX379AR

South Molton

EX379DF

Firebeacon Lane

EX363ES

South Molton

EX320RY

South Molton

EX320SA

South Molton

EX327QR

Rockley Lane

EX363AS

Elysian Court

EX363FS

South Molton

EX363LX

South Molton

EX363NJ

Cramp Lane

EX364AF

South Street

EX364AP

South Street

EX364GF

South Molton

EX364JA

South Molton

EX379AF

South Molton

EX379EY

Spittle Lane

EX379HU

Easter Hill

EX379JA

Easter Hill

EX379NU

South Molton

EX379PB

Cockram's Lane

EX379TF

South Molton

EX320RL

Clatworthy Lane

EX327QS

Bray Hill

EX327QP

Common Lane

EX363AE

Broad Street The Square

EX363AQ

Broad Street The Square

EX363DE

South Molton

EX363DZ

Hazel Mews

EX363FE

North Road

EX363HA

Fyldon Hill

EX363JP

East Street

EX379PF

South Molton

EX363LA

Fyldon Hill

EX364HU

South Molton

EX379AD

South Molton

EX320FH

Long Walk Drive

EX363AA

King Street

EX363BJ

Queen Street

EX363GD

South Molton

EX363HX

East Street

EX364BN

Brook Meadow

EX364DS

Raleigh Close

EX364FN

South Molton

EX320SD

South Molton

EX320RG

South Molton

EX320SG

St Peters Close

EX363EZ

South Molton

EX363AN

Church Street

EX363DW

South Molton

EX379AG

South Molton

EX379HD

Whitmore Lane

EX379PQ

Park Lane

EX379QE

Abbots Meadow

EX364EU

Parklands Close

EX320RT

South Molton

EX320SQ

South Molton

EX327PY

Blakewell Hill

EX327QE

Shutscombe Hill

EX327QH

Littlebray Lane

EX327QW

Shovelpiece Lane

EX363BL

King Street

EX363BN

Church Street

EX363GG

South Molton

EX363JY

Bickingcott Hill

EX364ET

Churchill Crescent

EX363RF

Ford Lane

EX364BW

Paramore Way

EX364DF

Common Moors Lane

EX364HH

Nadder Lane

EX364LB

Alswear Old Road

EX364SE

Spearfield Close

EX379TB

South Molton

EX363EL

Litchaton Hill

EX320RS

Studd Drive

EX327LH

Mockham Lane

EX327QD

South Molton

EX363NG

Gullyhole Hill

EX363PR

South Molton

EX364FJ

Bluecoat Way

EX364FL

Raleigh Mead

EX364FP

Ducks Field

EX364JU

Georgenympton Road

EX379DH

Firebeacon Lane

EX379DL

South Molton

EX379NT

South Molton

EX379RG

East Street

EX320SH

South Molton

EX320SR

Huxtable Lane

EX327PU

Hobbs Lane

EX327QF

Broomhill Villas

EX363AJ

Broad Street The Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.