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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 65 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
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
35.58(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+12%)
Other theft
5.82(+3%)
Public order
5.2(-20%)
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £274,950 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
Detached54£360,000
Flats9£175,000
Semi-Detached21£266,500
Terraced35£205,000

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

EX363EB

Gunsdown Villas

EX363BJ

Queen Street

EX363GA

Closewool Grove

EX364DU

Gunswell Lane

EX364FW

Sapling Close

EX364EN

South Molton

EX364HX

Exeter Road

EX364FN

South Molton

EX363DZ

Hazel Mews

EX363RD

Barnstaple Road

EX364BQ

New Road

EX363DR

Hugh Squier Avenue

EX364DL

Maclins Close

EX363LZ

Marsh Lane

EX363AL

Duke Street

EX363GB

Broad Street

EX364DF

Common Moors Lane

EX363QA

East Street

EX364DE

Poltimore Close

EX364ET

Churchill Crescent

EX364BP

The Gavel

EX363AW

North Street

EX363FH

Deerhill Road

EX364FU

Rowan Way

EX364AD

Oakland Place

EX364WA

South Molton

EX363FN

Roe Close

EX364LU

Great Hele Lane

EX364AE

South Street

EX363DW

South Molton

EX363DQ

East Street

EX363DN

Station Road

EX363BY

Hacche Lane

EX363FF

Spotter Close

EX363BZ

East Street

EX364DQ

West Street

EX364JU

Stoats Close

EX363AY

Winston Park

EX364AW

Cooks Cross

EX364DD

Poltimore Close

EX364AG

South Street

EX363BT

Thornes Terrace

EX363FD

Granite Close

EX364DT

Raleigh Park

EX363FL

Fallow Close

EX364LB

Alswear Old Road

EX363GE

North Road

EX364AY

Fir Terrace

EX364ES

Meadow Park

EX364AB

Albion Place

EX369AG

Broad Street The Square

EX363QG

South Molton

EX364EX

Livarot Walk

EX363DG

Kingdons Court

EX363DH

Beech Grove

EX364BJ

Dart Park

EX364FE

Merryweather Way

EX364BN

Brook Meadow

EX363DB

East Street

EX364BS

Nadder Meadow

EX363BL

King Street

EX364BH

New Road

EX364BR

Nadder Meadow

EX364GF

Linhay Way

EX363DX

South Molton

EX364EP

Tower Park

EX364FB

Tannery Close

EX363GD

Fawn Close

EX364AF

South Street

EX364FG

Molford Court

EX363FX

Bee Farm Mews

EX364FJ

Oaktree Road

EX364AT

Williamson Way

EX364AJ

Kingsway

EX364FL

South Street

EX363DY

Deans Park

EX364AA

South Street

EX364SE

Spearfield Close

EX363LL

Station Road

EX363AX

Parsonage Lane

EX364DJ

West End Terrace

EX364GJ

Kingdon Avenue

EX363AN

North Street

EX363DS

Deans Lane

EX364GE

South Molton

EX363BR

Barnstaple Street

EX364BL

Southley Road

EX363BS

Pathfields Business Park

EX364AN

Exeter Gate

EX364HH

Nadder Lane

EX363QB

South Molton

EX363FS

Tawny Close

EX364DH

Gunswell Lane

Data Sources

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