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EX36 3NE

Sandclose Lane

North Molton

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Detailed insights for EX36 3NE

Overview

Postcode EX36 3NE is located in a rural hamlet, within the North Molton ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the South Molton area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below 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 10.8 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

South Molton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

South Molton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Molton is £45,543 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX36 3NE.

Flood risk

No risk

South Molton near EX36 3NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Nympton located about 10.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
6.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.05(-55%)
Other theft
5.16(-8%)
Public order
3.01(-54%)
Burglary
1.72(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.29(-91%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
95.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.17%
Other White
3
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.78%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
29.07%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.74%
No qualifications
37
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.1%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
45.95%
Owns outright
31
27.93%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.41%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

Property prices in North Molton

Median price£352,500
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £428K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £280 per square foot) in North Molton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Molton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£388,000£317
Terraced6£232,500£238
Semi-Detached5£230,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Molton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Molton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,000£195,000£193,500
2017£375,000£210,000£180,000
2018£237,500£200,625£176,000
2019£410,000£205,000£175,750
2020£370,000£201,250£180,000
2021£392,500£235,000£227,998
2022£447,500£305,000£298,500
2023£450,000£380,000£315,000
2024£499,000£305,250£241,350
2025£360,000£230,000£262,500
2026£405,000£207,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Molton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Molton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£195£207
2017£232£190£199
2018£238£200£244
2019£261£182£191
2020£249£223£200
2021£295£248£245
2022£315£333£303
2023£308£285£283
2024£293£305£211
2025£323£246£293
2026£310£256£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Molton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Molton in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the EX36 3NE postcode area, located within South Molton, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX36 3NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Bulled

North Molton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardNorth MoltonE05012433
ParishMollandE04003107
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South MoltonE02004187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 013BE01020131
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX36 3NE

Is EX36 3NE (South Molton) safe?

The area around EX36 3NE records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near EX36 3NE?

The median sale price around EX36 3NE in South Molton is £352,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around EX36 3NE?

EX36 3NE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,842 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX36 3NE (South Molton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX36 3NE is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liz Bulled (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.