Postcode EX36 3BL is located in a rural town, within the South Molton ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the South Molton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Molton is £45,543 per year. The nearest station is Kings Nympton, about 6.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Molton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
South Molton has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Molton is £45,543 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX36 3BL.
South Molton near EX36 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Nympton located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 (about £264 per square foot) in South Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £760,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £343,500 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £247,500 | £259 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 8 | £156,250 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,500 | £235,750 | £179,445 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £263,995 | £213,000 | £195,000 | £157,500 |
| 2018 | £287,500 | £222,498 | £229,950 | £166,000 |
| 2019 | £299,950 | £116,750 | £225,975 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £292,498 | £115,663 | £212,250 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £296,475 | £142,000 | £225,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £169,950 | £265,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £362,000 | £129,975 | £245,500 | £219,000 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £167,500 | £280,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £168,750 | £271,225 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £368,998 | £145,000 | £245,000 | £217,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £311 | £238 | £186 |
| 2017 | £226 | £301 | £181 | £201 |
| 2018 | £240 | £294 | £220 | £187 |
| 2019 | £252 | £185 | £221 | £216 |
| 2020 | £255 | £159 | £254 | £198 |
| 2021 | £272 | £269 | £264 | £221 |
| 2022 | £315 | £268 | £244 | £261 |
| 2023 | £318 | £277 | £288 | £251 |
| 2024 | £305 | £238 | £278 | £231 |
| 2025 | £301 | £237 | £273 | £230 |
| 2026 | £291 | £197 | £260 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX36 3BL.
In the EX36 3BL postcode area, located within South Molton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX36 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 3-4 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | North Road, North Devon, EX36 3GE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | South Street, North Devon, EX36 4AP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | New Road, South Molton, EX36 4BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX36 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Worden
South Molton - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bushell
South Molton - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter John Bishop
South Molton - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX36 3BL records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX36 3BL in South Molton is £251,250 (about £264 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX36 3BL, including South Molton Community Primary School (Good), South Molton Community College (Good) and South Molton United Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX36 3BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,991 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX36 3BL is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David John Worden (Liberal Democrats), Matt Bushell (Independent) and Peter John Bishop (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.