Postcode EX37 9DW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Chittlehampton 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 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Umberleigh, about 1.9 miles away.
South Molton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
South Molton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 EX37 9DW.
South Molton near EX37 9DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Umberleigh located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Chittlehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £939,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £462,500 | £363 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £232,500 | £242 |
| Terraced | 1 | £195,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £368,750 | £210,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £352,500 | £229,950 | £217,500 |
| 2018 | £402,500 | £196,000 | £206,500 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £237,500 | £181,250 |
| 2020 | £437,500 | £275,000 | £219,750 |
| 2021 | £510,000 | £276,500 | £229,950 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £352,500 | £263,000 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £275,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £630,000 | £300,000 | £261,000 |
| 2025 | £465,000 | £247,500 | £222,000 |
| 2026 | £505,000 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269 | £175 | £250 |
| 2017 | £264 | £230 | £188 |
| 2018 | £254 | £232 | £222 |
| 2019 | £224 | £229 | £222 |
| 2020 | £297 | £202 | £238 |
| 2021 | £278 | £294 | £297 |
| 2022 | £293 | £334 | £262 |
| 2023 | £354 | £324 | £245 |
| 2024 | £339 | £304 | £259 |
| 2025 | £347 | £274 | — |
| 2026 | £396 | £215 | £232 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the EX37 9DW postcode area, located within South Molton, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 EX37 9DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Mavis Whitehead
Chittlehampton - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX37 9DW records about 27 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.
The median sale price around EX37 9DW in South Molton is £420,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
EX37 9DW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,309 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 EX37 9DW is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Mavis Whitehead (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.