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Ashley Heath vs South Molton

Which is better to live in? 88.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, South Molton offers lower property prices by roughly 99%. For families, Ashley Heath edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashley Heath

£704,532

South Molton

£353,534

Crime Rate

Ashley Heath

44.8

South Molton

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashley Heath

100.0%

South Molton

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Ashley Heath

250.9

South Molton

321.1

EPC Rating

Ashley Heath

68.9

South Molton

68.2

Median Income

Ashley Heath

£29,719

South Molton

£28,459

The average house price in South Molton is £353,534, which is 99% less than Ashley Heath at £704,532. The most affordable entry point in Ashley Heath is a semi-detached at £460,000, while in South Molton it is a flat at £162,244.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 90% pricier in Ashley Heath (£729,495 vs £383,528).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, South Molton prices grew faster — 65% vs 36%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Ashley Heath and South Molton at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Ashley Heath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in South Molton. Ashley Heath has 1 schools in total, while South Molton has 3.

Ashley Heath School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

South Molton School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAshley HeathSouth Molton
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

South Molton offers faster average downloads at 321.1 Mbps, compared to 250.9 Mbps in Ashley Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.4% of premises in Ashley Heath and 72.3% in South Molton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.6% in Ashley Heath and 61.4% in South Molton.

South Molton is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (321 vs 251 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ashley Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in South Molton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Ashley Heath and £1,371 in South Molton. 59.1% of homes in Ashley Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.9% in South Molton.

Ashley Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,719.3 in Ashley Heath and £28,458.6 in South Molton. The median age is 49.3 in Ashley Heath and 47.5 in South Molton. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Ashley Heath and 56.4% in South Molton. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Ashley Heath versus 67.5% in South Molton.

IndicatorAshley HeathSouth Molton
Population6,9226,226
Median Age49.347.5
Median Household Income£29,719.3£28,458.6
Employment Rate53.5%56.4%
Owner Occupied69.1%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.6%30.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashley Heath and South Molton?
Ashley Heath and South Molton are approximately 88.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashley Heath or South Molton?
South Molton is cheaper, with an average house price of £353,534.
Is Ashley Heath or South Molton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Ashley Heath or South Molton?
Ashley Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashley Heath or South Molton?
South Molton has faster average broadband at 321.1 Mbps.

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