Last updated May 2026

South Molton — a view of a beach with a boat in the water

Area guide · North Devon

Living in South Molton

A snapshot of life in South Molton, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

South Molton is a village in North Devon, South West with a population of 6,226. The average house price is £353,534.

Where South Molton ranks

Population

6,226

Avg House Price

£353,534

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

321 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,458.6

Median Age

47.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

South Molton's detached homes (£383,528) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£162,244).

Price Trend (11 Years)

South Molton prices have risen 65% over the last 9 years (£213,887 → £353,534).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£383,528	£349,000	78
Semi-Detached	£284,320	£270,000	37
Terraced	£220,571	£215,000	49
Flat	£162,244	£177,500	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in South Molton is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
South Molton Community College	Secondary	Good
South Molton Community Primary School	Primary	Good
South Molton United CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

South Molton averages 321 Mbps — 221% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most South Molton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.2
% Rated C or Above	56.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,371

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,226
Median Age	47.5
Median Household Income	£28,458.6
Employment Rate	56.4%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in South Molton?

The average house price in South Molton is £353,534 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in South Molton?

The most affordable entry point in South Molton is a flat, with an average price of £162,244.

How are the schools in South Molton?

South Molton has 3 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in South Molton?

Average broadband download speeds in South Molton are around 321 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 72.3% of premises.

How big is South Molton?

South Molton is a settlement in North Devon with a population of approximately 6,226.

Most compared with

How does South Molton stack up against its neighbours?

Barnstaple

South Molton

House price: £306,501 · £353,534
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 10.6 mi

Fremington

South Molton

House price: £298,063 · £353,534
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.5 mi

Great Torrington

South Molton

House price: £270,975 · £353,534
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 14.0 mi

Amesbury

South Molton

House price: £318,972 · £353,534
Crime rate: 48.8 · N/A
Distance: 90.3 mi

Ashburton

South Molton

House price: £339,144 · £353,534
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 34.8 mi

Ashley Heath

South Molton

House price: £704,532 · £353,534
Crime rate: 44.8 · N/A
Distance: 88.1 mi

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