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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

EX364FZ

Anchor Mews

EX363EA

Station Road

EX364DA

Poltimore Road

EX364EZ

Summerland Place

EX364FD

Limekilns Close

EX364FG

Molford Court

EX364SF

Hares Green

EX363BR

Barnstaple Street

EX363QB

South Molton

EX363BG

Mole Ridge Way

EX363BZ

East Street

EX363DB

East Street

EX363ED

Station Road

EX364GH

Molbrook Road

EX364AG

South Street

EX363DA

East Street

EX364EL

Churchill Crescent

EX364FE

Merryweather Way

EX364HJ

West Park

EX363FG

Monitor Close

EX364ER

George Nympton Road

EX363GB

Broad Street

EX363BB

Alfred Place

EX363DH

Beech Grove

EX364DB

Oakhays

EX364DE

Poltimore Close

EX363AG

Broad Street The Square

EX363BY

Hacche Lane

EX363DT

Factory Row

EX363DU

South Molton

EX363FF

Spotter Close

EX363FH

Deerhill Road

EX364DN

Raleigh Park

EX363AB

Broad Street

EX363FW

Old Workhouse Drive

EX364AB

Albion Place

EX364LA

Great Hele Lane

EX364DT

Raleigh Park

EX364GJ

Kingdon Avenue

EX364HR

Nadder Lane

EX363RD

Barnstaple Road

EX364AE

South Street

EX364EQ

Whitehall Close

EX363AX

Parsonage Lane

EX363FQ

Lime Way

EX364DG

West Street

EX363BA

North Road

EX363FB

Sycamore Drive

EX363GE

North Road

EX364DJ

West End Terrace

EX364AT

Williamson Way

EX364AU

Artizans Dwellings

EX364FA

Cider Way

EX364JT

Howards Close

EX363DQ

East Street

EX363EB

Gunsdown Villas

EX363LJ

Station Road

EX364BE

Lamaton Park

EX363BT

Thornes Terrace

EX363FP

Honey Farm Close

EX364BR

Nadder Meadow

EX364BZ

Grenville Close

EX363AZ

North Road

EX363DX

South Molton

EX363LH

Pathfields Business Park

EX364FW

Sapling Close

EX364HP

Nadder Lane

EX369AG

Broad Street The Square

EX363JB

South Molton

EX364DH

Gunswell Lane

EX364DQ

West Street

EX363LZ

Marsh Lane

EX364AJ

Kingsway

EX364AY

Fir Terrace

EX363AD

Broad Street

EX363DJ

Paradise Lawn

EX363DL

Touts Court

EX363DN

Station Road

EX364ES

Meadow Park

EX364HX

Exeter Road

EX363FD

Granite Close

EX364AZ

Gwythers

EX364BT

Raleigh Mead

EX364DU

Gunswell Lane

EX363AL

Duke Street

EX363FA

Ash Drive

EX364BP

The Gavel

EX363FU

Bucknell Way

EX364AR

Mill Street

EX364DW

Jury Park

EX364EX

Livarot Walk

EX364GF

Linhay Way

EX363AJ

Broad Street The Square

Data Sources

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