Town comparison
Ashley Heath vs South Molton
Which is better to live in? 88.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashley Heath and South Molton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestAshley 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.
| Metric | Ashley Heath | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashley Heath | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,922 | 6,226 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,719.3 | £28,458.6 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 30.1% |
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