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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
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
25.12(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.14(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-30%)
Other theft
4.37(-22%)
Public order
3.91(-40%)
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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in South Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £936,550.

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
Flats9£175,000
Terraced39£210,000
Detached77£375,000
Semi-Detached30£257,500

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

EX364DF

Common Moors Lane

EX363AA

Queen Street

EX363HQ

Burcombe Hill

EX364GF

Linhay Way

EX379TG

George Nympton Cross

EX363BN

Church Street

EX363DF

East Street

EX363LL

Station Road

EX364AP

Amory Place

EX379DU

Ford Cottages

EX379QT

Chittlehampton

EX363DY

Deans Park

EX363NQ

Cramp Lane

EX364HR

Nadder Lane

EX363LX

North Molton

EX327QP

Common Lane

EX363ER

North Molton

EX369AX

South Molton

EX364AZ

Gwythers

EX364LB

Alswear Old Road

EX363DX

South Molton

EX363GG

Old Tannery Drive

EX364DN

Raleigh Park

EX379BH

North Road

EX363FN

Roe Close

EX364DB

Oakhays

EX363LR

North Molton

EX363EA

Station Road

EX379TE

Meethe Hill

EX320RS

Studd Drive

EX327PU

Charles

EX363LF

Fyldon Hill

EX363LP

North Molton

EX364DG

West Street

EX364AX

Aclands

EX320SB

North Molton

EX379TS

Huxford Lane

EX327PW

North Molton

EX379PG

Deason Cottages

EX187AP

Chittlehampton

EX364FF

Bluecoat Close

EX379AL

Chittlehampton

EX364LU

Great Hele Lane

EX364WA

South Molton

EX320TX

St Peters Close

EX363FT

Carder Way

EX364AR

Mill Street

EX363DZ

Hazel Mews

EX363HS

Jubilee Gardens

EX379TW

Chittlehampton

EX364FH

Magdalene Way

EX364BH

New Road

EX327QB

Bray Hill

EX379DH

Firebeacon Lane

EX364AJ

Kingsway

EX379QS

Chittlehampton

EX364EF

Livarot Walk

EX364BE

Lamaton Park

EX327QW

Shovelpiece Lane

EX364AE

South Street

EX379AR

Millwood Terrace

EX363JJ

East Street

EX363RF

Ford Lane

EX363LN

North Molton

EX364YZ

South Molton

EX379AS

Chittlehampton

EX363HF

Oakford Close

EX363BQ

Barnstaple Street

EX379DA

Lower Park

EX363BR

Barnstaple Street

EX327WF

North Molton

EX363JU

Bickingcott Hill

EX364FG

Molford Court

EX363HX

East Street

EX320SW

North Molton

EX379DF

Firebeacon Lane

EX363RE

Chittlehampton

EX363JY

Bickingcott Hill

EX363HW

Back Lane

EX320SH

North Molton

EX364FZ

Anchor Mews

EX320SG

Brereton Close

EX327PS

Thorn Park Cottages

EX364DS

Raleigh Close

EX379FE

Chittlehampton

EX363JW

Thorne Cottages

EX320RR

Long Walk Drive

EX379TP

Huxford Lane

EX363HL

Fore Street

EX320RZ

Albert Villas

EX363JZ

Bendle Lane

EX364LQ

Chittlehampton

EX379HD

Whitmore Lane

EX363JF

East Street

EX363BY

Hacche Lane

EX364DQ

West Street

EX364FQ

Grant Place

EX363NA

Station Road

EX320TB

Glebeland Villas

EX364FE

Merryweather Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.