Fremington vs South Molton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fremington is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Fremington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fremington
£298,063
South Molton
£353,534
Crime Rate
Fremington
N/A
South Molton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fremington
100.0%
South Molton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Fremington
395.8
South Molton
321.1
EPC Rating
Fremington
68.4
South Molton
68.2
Median Income
Fremington
£27,547
South Molton
£28,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Fremington is £298,063, which is 16% less than South Molton at £353,534. The most affordable entry point in Fremington is a flat at £145,000, while in South Molton it is a flat at £162,244.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Fremington (£282,148 vs £220,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Molton prices grew faster — 65% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Fremington and South Molton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFremington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in South Molton. Fremington has 2 schools in total, while South Molton has 3.
Fremington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 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 | Fremington | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fremington offers faster average downloads at 395.8 Mbps, compared to 321.1 Mbps in South Molton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.6% of premises in Fremington and 72.3% in South Molton. Gigabit availability stands at 77% in Fremington and 61.4% in South Molton.
Fremington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (396 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fremington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in South Molton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Fremington and £1,371 in South Molton. 55.6% of homes in Fremington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.9% in South Molton.
South Molton has more energy-efficient housing — 56.9% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,458.6 in South Molton and £27,546.5 in Fremington. The median age is 49.1 in Fremington and 47.5 in South Molton. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Fremington and 56.4% in South Molton. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Fremington versus 67.5% in South Molton.
| Indicator | Fremington | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,229 | 6,226 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £28,458.6 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.1% |
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