EX36 3BR 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.
For renters and young professionals, EX36 3BR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX36 3BR are sourced from Output Area E00101961 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNSTAPLE STREET, EX36 3BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSTAPLE STREET, EX36 3BR.
343
51
£ 41,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX36 3BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
EX36 3BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX36 3BR. 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
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 143,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX36 3BR has low crime rates — 41 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 United Church of England Primary School
South Molton Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- CW & ES Kingdon & Son Potatoes0.9 km
- Griffins Yard0.3 km
- Mole Valley Farmers1.0 km
- Sanders News Centre0.2 km
- Shapland And Searle0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Kings B&B0.2 km
- Ashley House Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
- George Hotel0.2 km
- Town Arms0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Masonic Club0.4 km
- The Coaching Inn0.1 km
- Bar 270.1 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
- South Molton Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Avo Craft Cafe0.2 km
- MJ Caterers1.0 km
- Stumbles Bistro0.3 km
- The Corn Dolly0.4 km
- The Lazy Daisy Cafe0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Moorland Larder0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Bengal Tiger0.4 km
- Mandarin Chinese0.3 km
- Pagoda Wok0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Nympton10.4 km
- Umberleigh10.5 km
- Portsmouth Arms10.5 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- Broad Street0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Quince Honey Farm0.2 km
- Market0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX363BR · Data under Open Government Licence