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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 144 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
Detached73£363,500
Flats8£177,500
Semi-Detached25£275,000
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

EX369AG

Broad Street The Square

EX379BJ

Chittlehampton

EX379PU

Townsend Cottages

EX379RD

Chittlehampton

EX363JB

South Molton

EX364DH

Gunswell Lane

EX364DQ

West Street

EX379HP

Chittlehampton

EX379RE

Bradbury Cottages

EX327PR

North Molton

EX327QA

Catriage Hill

EX363HT

East Street

EX363LZ

Marsh Lane

EX364AJ

Kingsway

EX364AY

Fir Terrace

EX379TS

Huxford Lane

EX327PN

North Molton

EX363AD

Broad Street

EX363DJ

Paradise Lawn

EX363DL

Touts Court

EX363DN

Station Road

EX363HP

The Square

EX364ES

Meadow Park

EX364HX

Exeter Road

EX379AA

Chittlehampton

EX379AJ

Chittlehampton

EX379TP

Huxford Lane

EX320RQ

Chittlehampton

EX327PS

Thorn Park Cottages

EX363FD

Granite Close

EX363HD

Roberts Field

EX363JN

Bridge Site

EX363PS

North Molton

EX364AZ

Gwythers

EX364BT

Raleigh Mead

EX364DU

Gunswell Lane

EX379DA

Lower Park

EX379HY

Tray Lane

EX379PG

Deason Cottages

EX379QP

Chittlehampton

EX379TW

Chittlehampton

EX320SS

North Molton

EX320SX

Catriage Hill

EX363AL

Duke Street

EX363FA

Ash Drive

EX364BP

The Gavel

EX379AE

Chittlehampton

EX379QL

East Street

EX320ST

North Molton

EX327QB

Bray Hill

EX363FU

Bucknell Way

EX364AR

Mill Street

EX364DW

Jury Park

EX364EX

Livarot Walk

EX379PE

Chittlehampton

EX379QD

Mayflower Close

EX379RA

Chittlehampton

EX379TG

George Nympton Cross

EX364GF

Linhay Way

EX363AJ

Broad Street The Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.