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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

EX327QH

The Villas

EX379PW

The Fieldings

EX363DW

South Molton

EX363AJ

Broad Street The Square

EX364DL

Maclins Close

EX363HG

Holdridge Cross Cottage

EX363GJ

North Molton

EX363EU

Easter Road

EX363HT

East Street

EX379EQ

Chittlehampton

EX327QD

North Molton

EX363PS

North Molton

EX363PT

Wadham Hill

EX364DT

Raleigh Park

EX363BT

Thornes Terrace

EX364EP

Tower Park

EX327QS

Bray Hill

EX379AA

Chittlehampton

EX364HP

Nadder Lane

EX379PA

Taw View

EX320RT

Barton Close

EX379DG

Chittlehampton

EX363LZ

Marsh Lane

EX364EJ

Horsepond Meadow

EX379RT

Chittlehampton

EX363DE

North Molton

EX363FW

Old Workhouse Drive

EX364EN

South Molton

EX363RA

North Road

EX379QE

Abbots Meadow

EX327QF

Broomhill Villas

EX379SS

St James Square

EX327QR

Rockley Lane

EX320SZ

Studd Drive

EX379AB

Chittlehampton

EX364FW

Sapling Close

EX363LE

Gun Lane

EX364AN

Exeter Gate

EX363JS

North Molton

EX363RD

Barnstaple Road

EX379EG

Pound Lane End

EX364DA

Poltimore Road

EX363EZ

North Molton

EX363AG

Broad Street The Square

EX363AD

Broad Street

EX364HU

Chittlehampton

EX320RX

Long Walk Drive

EX379AE

Chittlehampton

EX379QR

Chittlehampton

EX363JT

North Molton

EX364DH

Gunswell Lane

EX363FX

Bee Farm Mews

EX363JQ

East Street

EX363LS

Mill Steep

EX364DJ

West End Terrace

EX369AG

Broad Street The Square

EX363JD

Broad Close

EX320RU

Church Cottages

EX379DE

Pool Lane

EX379PZ

Deptford Hill

Data Sources

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