EX36 3BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Yard, 0.1km from South Molton in South Molton. Administratively it sits within South Molton ward and the North Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX36 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00101963 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH YARD, EX36 3BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH YARD, EX36 3BW.
270
50
£ 41,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX36 3BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX36 3BW — age 50, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £293k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX36 3BW. The average age is 49.7. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Semi-Detached
£ 327,500
4 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX36 3BW 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 Centre0.1 km
- Shapland And Searle0.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Kings B&B0.1 km
- Ashley House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Town Arms0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Masonic Club0.2 km
- The Coaching Inn0.1 km
- Bar 270.1 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.0 km
- South Molton Conservative Club0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Avo Craft Cafe0.1 km
- MJ Caterers1.0 km
- Stumbles Bistro0.1 km
- The Corn Dolly0.3 km
- The Lazy Daisy Cafe0.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Moorland Larder0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Bengal Tiger0.4 km
- Mandarin Chinese0.3 km
- Pagoda Wok0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Nympton10.4 km
- Umberleigh10.6 km
- Portsmouth Arms10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Street0.0 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Market0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX363BW · Data under Open Government Licence