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South Molton

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About

South Molton ward covers the town itself and surrounding rural parishes in North Devon. The area lies within the valley of the River Mole, with rolling farmland and wooded hills defining the landscape. The economy has traditionally been connected to agriculture and local markets. The town serves as a central hub for the nearby villages, providing essential services and commercial activity.

The historic town centre is a conservation area, with a notable covered pannier market that has operated for centuries. Georgian architecture lines the main streets, reflecting the town's past prosperity from the wool trade. The area maintains strong community ties, with events often centred around the market square and parish church.

Area overview

On average South Molton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% 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 £45,531 per year. There are 3 schools in South Molton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Molton is home to around 6,352 people, with a population density of about 379.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Molton Population
6,352
Population density
379.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.26(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.65(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.61(+2%)
Other theft
5.67(+1%)
Public order
4.72(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,001
94.46%
Other White
144
2.27%
Other
35
0.55%
Other Asian
32
0.5%
Irish
22
0.35%
Total population: 6,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,252
23.92%
No qualifications
997
19.04%
Level 3 (A level)
979
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
864
16.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
651
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 5,235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,175
41.2%
Owns with a mortgage
639
22.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
537
18.83%
Other social rented
310
10.87%
Social rents from council
78
2.73%
Total households: 2,852

Property prices in South Molton

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £274,975 in South Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £760,000.

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
Detached52£340,000
Flats8£177,500
Semi-Detached17£275,000
Terraced33£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

EX363NA

Station Road

EX363BX

East Street

EX363DS

Deans Lane

EX363BQ

Barnstaple Street

EX364FH

Magdalene Way

EX364LU

Great Hele Lane

EX363AW

North Street

EX363LL

Station Road

EX364AX

Aclands

EX364BX

Moorland Rise

EX364GA

Basin Walk

EX364FF

Bluecoat Close

EX363BW

Church Yard

EX364BB

New Road

EX364EW

Parklands

EX363FR

Antler Close

EX363AY

Winston Park

EX364BS

Nadder Meadow

EX364DP

Widgery Drive

EX363AU

Victoria Place

EX363BU

East Street

EX363BE

Mole Ridge Way

EX364BH

New Road

EX364WA

South Molton

EX363FN

Roe Close

EX364AS

Mill Street

EX364FX

Catkins Close

EX369AX

South Molton

EX364DL

Maclins Close

EX363FX

Bee Farm Mews

EX363GA

Closewool Grove

EX364AN

Exeter Gate

EX364AW

Cooks Cross

EX363DG

Kingdons Court

EX363DF

East Street

EX363DR

Hugh Squier Avenue

EX363FT

Carder Way

EX363DP

Hugh Squier Avenue

EX363QA

East Street

EX364DD

Poltimore Close

EX364AL

Kingsway

EX364YZ

South Molton

EX363BD

Exmoor View

EX363BS

Pathfields Business Park

EX364EN

South Molton

EX364GE

South Molton

EX364HY

South Molton

EX364AD

Oakland Place

EX363AS

North Street

EX363FS

Tawny Close

EX364AF

South Street

EX364AP

Amory Place

EX364JA

Honiton Road

EX363AE

Broad Street

EX363FE

Observer Close

EX363DZ

Hazel Mews

EX363AQ

Broad Street

EX363GD

Fawn Close

EX364BN

Brook Meadow

EX363AA

Queen Street

EX363BJ

Queen Street

EX364DS

Raleigh Close

EX364FN

South Molton

EX363AN

North Street

EX363DW

South Molton

EX364DF

Common Moors Lane

EX364ET

Churchill Crescent

EX364HH

Nadder Lane

EX364SE

Spearfield Close

EX363BL

King Street

EX363BN

Church Street

EX363GG

Old Tannery Drive

EX364BW

Paramore Way

EX364EU

Parklands Close

EX364LB

Alswear Old Road

EX364FJ

Oaktree Road

EX364FP

Ducks Field

EX364JU

Stoats Close

EX364FL

South Street

EX363FL

Fallow Close

EX363QG

South Molton

EX364BQ

New Road

EX364FQ

Grant Place

EX363RA

North Road

EX364BJ

Dart Park

EX364BL

Southley Road

EX364BY

The Savoy Mews

EX364EJ

Horsepond Meadow

EX364FU

Rowan Way

EX364FB

Tannery Close

EX363AT

Alexandra Terrace

EX364AA

South Street

EX364BG

Lamaton Park

EX364EF

Livarot Walk

EX364EP

Tower Park

EX363DY

Deans Park

EX364DR

Raleigh Park

EX363BH

Station Road

EX364BA

Gwythers

EX364EY

Oak Meadow

Data Sources

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