EX36 3BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barnstaple Street, 0.2km from South Molton in South Molton. Administratively it sits within South Molton ward and the North Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX36 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00101961 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSTAPLE STREET, EX36 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSTAPLE STREET, EX36 3BQ.
343
51
£ 41,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX36 3BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX36 3BQ — age 51, 45% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £161k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX36 3BQ. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 143,000
12 sales · Mean £ 150,916
Flat
£ 148,500
4 sales · Mean £ 140,375
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX36 3BQ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Molton Community Primary School
South Molton Community College
South Molton United Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- CW & ES Kingdon & Son Potatoes0.8 km
- Griffins Yard0.3 km
- Mole Valley Farmers1.0 km
- Sanders News Centre0.2 km
- Shapland And Searle0.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Kings B&B0.2 km
- Ashley House Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
- George Hotel0.2 km
- Town Arms0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Masonic Club0.3 km
- The Coaching Inn0.1 km
- Bar 270.1 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
- South Molton Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Avo Craft Cafe0.2 km
- MJ Caterers1.0 km
- Stumbles Bistro0.2 km
- The Corn Dolly0.4 km
- The Lazy Daisy Cafe0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Moorland Larder0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Bengal Tiger0.4 km
- Mandarin Chinese0.3 km
- Pagoda Wok0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Nympton10.4 km
- Umberleigh10.5 km
- Portsmouth Arms10.6 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- Broad Street0.1 km
- Market0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Quince Honey Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX363BQ · Data under Open Government Licence