Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX36 3BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX36 3BY.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

EX36 3BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 90% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX36 3BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from South Molton in South Molton. Administratively it sits within South Molton ward and the North Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX36 3BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX36 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00180284 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX36 3BY. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX36 3BY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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South Molton Community Primary School

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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South Molton Community College

Good634 pupils1.5 km
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South Molton United Church of England Primary School

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Griffins Yard0.6 km
  • Mole Valley Farmers0.1 km
  • Sanders News Centre0.9 km
  • Shapland And Searle0.9 km
  • South Molton Services0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Kings B&B0.8 km
  • Ashley House Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
  • George Hotel0.9 km
  • Town Arms0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Masonic Club1.0 km
  • The Coaching Inn0.9 km
  • Bar 270.9 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.9 km
  • South Molton Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Eaton Aerospace0.3 km
  • MJ Caterers0.1 km
  • Stumbles Bistro0.9 km
  • The Corn Dolly0.9 km
  • The Lazy Daisy Cafe0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Moorland Larder0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Pagoda Wok1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Umberleigh10.8 km
  • Kings Nympton11.2 km
  • Portsmouth Arms11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hacche Lane0.4 km
  • Pathfields0.4 km
  • Hacche Lane0.4 km
  • Pathfields0.4 km