EX36 — SOUTH MOLTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in EX36

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX36 is £380,204, broadly in line with the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX36 cost 32.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX36 have fallen 8.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£396,017	232
Semi-detached	£287,809	94
Terraced	£218,285	144
Flat	£164,871	27
All types	£380,204	557

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in EX36

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX36 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in EX36

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX36 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bishops Nympton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
South Molton Community College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School	Other	Not inspected	mi
North Molton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
South Molton Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,222

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX36 are 253.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

253.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX36 is collected by North Devon. The Band D rate is £2,279/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

EX36 — SOUTH MOLTON

Area Summary

EX36 (SOUTH MOLTON) offers above-average property prices (£380,204, 32% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (253 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX36?

The average house price in EX36 (SOUTH MOLTON) is £380,204, based on 557 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.0% over the past year.

Is EX36 a safe area to live?

Crime in EX36 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in EX36?

There are 6 schools in or near EX36. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in EX36?

Council tax in EX36 is collected by North Devon. The Band D rate is £2,279 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in EX36?

The average broadband download speed in EX36 is 253 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 72% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in EX36 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in EX36 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 101,222.