EX36 3BL is a safe, established residential area on King Street, 0.1km from South Molton in South Molton. Administratively it sits within South Molton ward and the North Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX36 3BL offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX36 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00101966 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, EX36 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, EX36 3BL.
284
42
£ 41,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX36 3BL 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 3BL — age 42, 27% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3BL. The average age is 41.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX36 3BL has low crime rates — 35 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
19 nearby- CW & ES Kingdon & Son Potatoes0.8 km
- Griffins Yard0.3 km
- Sanders News Centre0.1 km
- Shapland And Searle0.2 km
- South Molton Services0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Kings B&B0.1 km
- Ashley House Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Town Arms0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Masonic Club0.3 km
- The Coaching Inn0.0 km
- Bar 270.0 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.0 km
- South Molton Conservative Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Avo Craft Cafe0.1 km
- Stumbles Bistro0.2 km
- The Corn Dolly0.3 km
- The Lazy Daisy Cafe0.0 km
- Grand Barista0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Moorland Larder0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Bengal Tiger0.3 km
- Mandarin Chinese0.2 km
- Pagoda Wok0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Nympton10.4 km
- Umberleigh10.5 km
- Portsmouth Arms10.5 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.0 km
- Broad Street0.1 km
- Market0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX363BL · Data under Open Government Licence