EX36 3BS is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from South Molton in South Molton. Administratively it sits within South Molton ward and the North Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX36 3BS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX36 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00180158 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX36 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX36 3BS.
325
35
£ 41,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX36 3BS — age 35, 79% ownership, 10% 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 3BS. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX36 3BS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and shoplifting. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Griffins Yard0.7 km
- Mole Valley Farmers0.3 km
- G And S Fitness1.0 km
- Wiltshire Farm Foods0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Eaton Aerospace0.6 km
- MJ Caterers0.3 km
- Lous Snack Bar0.6 km
- Rock and Rapid Adventures0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- South Molton Rugby Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Umberleigh10.5 km
- Portsmouth Arms11.0 km
- Kings Nympton11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pathfields0.1 km
- Pathfields0.1 km
- Hacche Lane0.4 km
- Hacche Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX363BS · Data under Open Government Licence