Areas / EX36 · postcode district guide

House prices in EX36, South Molton

The average house price in EX36, South Molton over the last three years is £308,462, with a median sold price of £282,000 — broadly in line with the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm.

Median price
£282k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
-14.9%
5-year change
+2.1%
Per m²
£3k

HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated August 2026

Check a specific EX36 home →Create a free account

Free Home Confidence Score on every address · full 14-section report £5 · see a full example →

OverviewTrendPricesBudgetCompareBy typeActivityMapFAQ

Sold prices in EX36, South Molton

Based on 470 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

Median sold price
£0
Average sold price
£0
Median £/m²
£0
Year-on-year
0%

The average house price in EX36, South Molton over the last three years is £308,462, with a median sold price of £282,000 — broadly in line with the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm. The mean and median are close, so prices here are fairly evenly spread rather than skewed by a few outliers. That's drawn from 470 recorded sales — a reasonably active local market.

EX36 price trend

Quarterly median sold price (smoothed), against England & Wales. Hover for the value at any quarter.

EX36England & Wales
£200k£250k£300k201620182020202220242026£254k
1 year
-14.9%
5 years
+2.1%
10 years
+29.6%

Over five years, prices in EX36, South Molton have been broadly flat (+2.1%). Across a full decade they are +29.6%. The last twelve months alone: -14.9%. Prices in EX36, South Molton still sit about 21% below their 2023 peak on our smoothed index — worth knowing when a seller's asking price was set with the top of the market in mind.

How EX36 growth compares

Sold prices rebased to 100 at 2015 — so you can compare the pace of change in EX36 directly against England & Wales, regardless of price level.

EX36England & Wales
80100120201620182020202220242026+4%

Indexed to 100 in 2015. A line at +20% means prices are 20% above their 2015 level.

What it costs to buy in EX36, South Molton

From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.

£282k
Entry-level
£165k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£220k–£370k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£451k
90th %ile

Homes in EX36, South Molton span a broad range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £165,000, while the top tenth fetched over £450,800. Half of all sales fell between £220,000 and £370,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

Plan a budget for EX36, South Molton

Slide across what homes in EX36 actually sell for and see the deposit, stamp duty, monthly repayments and income a purchase would take.

Target price in EX36
£282,000
around the local median · 40% up the local range
£165,000 · entry-level£455,000 · premium
deposit
Deposit (10%)
£28,200
Stamp duty (SDLT)
£4,100
Monthly repayment
£1,484/mo
5% · 25-yr repayment
Income needed
~£56,500
at 4.5× lending

Upfront cash ≈ £32,300 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2026/27; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.

How EX36 compares

Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).

EX36 (this area)£308k
North Devon£277khere: +11%
England£291khere: +6%
EX36 1-yr -14.9%North Devon 1-yr -2.9%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £308,462, homes in EX36, South Molton sell for 11% above the North Devon average, and 6% above the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-14.9% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price, £/m² and share of the market, by type, across EX36.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Detached£358,750£3,259224 (48%)
Terraced£214,000£2,440130 (28%)
Semi-detached£268,748£2,64488 (19%)
Flat / maisonetteBest £/m²£165,000£2,21228 (6%)

The most-traded type in EX36, South Molton is detached (224 sales, median £358,750), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£165,000) and houses (~£298,258) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale. Priced by size, homes here work out at roughly £3,000 per square metre — a useful yardstick when a listing's asking price looks high or low for its floor area. Space for money: flat / maisonette offer the most floor area per pound in EX36, South Molton, at about £2,212/m², while detached cost the most at £3,259/m² — a 47% premium. If floor area matters more to you than form, that gap is where the value hides.

The EX36 market: activity & mix

How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.

Sales per year
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
261'21
'22
'23
'24
181'25
'26*

* 2026 is a part year — Land Registry sales are recorded a few weeks after completion.

Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 5.7%Freehold 94.3%
New-build 19.1%Existing 80.9%

Around 181 homes changed hands in EX36, South Molton in 2025 — in line with the area's average of roughly 192 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2021 (261 sales). Steady turnover means a reasonable flow of fresh listings through the year. 6% of recent sales in EX36, South Molton were leasehold — almost entirely freehold. New-build made up 19% of sales, a meaningful pipeline of new supply.

Inside EX36: deprivation & demographics

Explore the neighbourhoods that make up this area. Each cell is a Census neighbourhood (LSOA) shaded by its national decile — switch between overall deprivation, income, education, health, crime and more. Tap a cell for its figure.

Most deprivedLeast

Deciles are national (1 = most deprived 10% in England, 10 = least). Source: English Indices of Deprivation (IMD) by 2021 LSOA, boundaries © ONS. This shows the area's statistical neighbourhoods, not a precise postcode boundary.

Buying in EX36? Don't offer on the area average.

Area prices set the scene — but the home you're viewing has its own flood risk, energy costs, crime picture, school catchment and fair value. Check the exact address before you commit.

Search a EX36 address →

What a full report reveals about a EX36 home

Everything below is analysed for the specific address you search — locked here, unlocked in the report.

🎓Schools & Ofsted

Every nearby school, phase, distance and latest Ofsted rating.

Unlock for any address →
🌊Flood & ground risk

Rivers, surface water, mining, radon and subsidence at the exact plot.

Unlock for any address →
🚨Crime & safety

24 months of local crime by category, mapped around the address.

Unlock for any address →
🔊Noise & air quality

Modelled road/rail/aircraft noise and pollutant levels for the home.

Unlock for any address →
📶Broadband & mobile

Ofcom speeds and coverage available at the postcode.

Unlock for any address →
Energy & running costs

EPC rating, floor area, and estimated heating & lighting costs.

Unlock for any address →
💷Value estimate

A price estimate with a confidence range and the comparable sales behind it.

Unlock for any address →
🚆Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and your real door-to-door commute.

Unlock for any address →
Unlock the full picture for a EX36 home →

Not ready to search? Read every section filled in, on a real example →

What's in a Housometer report

Every section, for any specific home in EX36.

Value & sold prices

An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.

Energy & EPC

EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.

Council tax

The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.

Flood risk

River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.

Ground & mining

Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.

Crime & safety

Recent crime in the immediate area, by type and trend, plus road safety.

Noise & air quality

Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.

Schools

Nearest primaries and secondaries with Ofsted ratings and performance.

Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and travel time to your workplace.

Amenities & green space

Walking distance to shops, GP, gyms, parks and everyday essentials.

Broadband & mobile

Full-fibre and gigabit availability, top speeds and mobile coverage.

Planning & tenure

Applications at the property and next door, designations, tenure and ownership.

Property history

Historic OS maps, the likely build era and a dated timeline of the home’s past.

Demographics & income

Local earnings, deprivation, household make-up and who lives nearby.

Get the full report on a EX36 home

£5 once for a single property, or £15/mo unlimited to check every home on your shortlist across England & Wales.

EX36 house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in EX36, South Molton?

Over the last three years the median sold price in EX36 was £282,000, with a mean of £308,462, based on 470 HM Land Registry sales.

Is EX36, South Molton expensive?

At a £282,000 median, EX36 is about the same as the ~£290,000 England & Wales average, working out at roughly £3,000 per square metre.

Are house prices in EX36, South Molton going up or down?

On our smoothed index, EX36 prices have moved -14.9% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.

What's the cheapest type of home to buy in EX36, South Molton?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £165,000 (28 sales).

How much do I need to buy in EX36, South Molton?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £165,000, and most buyers competed in the £220,000–£370,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £450,800.

How much have EX36, South Molton house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in EX36 are +2.1% over the last five years, and +29.6% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

How much stamp duty will I pay on a home in EX36, South Molton?

On the £282,000 median-priced EX36 home, a home-mover pays about £4,100 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2026/27 rates, and a first-time buyer about £0 with first-time-buyer relief. Second homes pay a surcharge on top.

How much deposit and income do I need to buy in EX36, South Molton?

A 10% deposit on the median £282,000 EX36 home is £28,200 (5% would be £14,100). Borrowing the remaining £253,800 implies a household income of roughly £56,500 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.

How many homes sell in EX36, South Molton each year?

Roughly 181 sales a year have been recorded in EX36 recently (HM Land Registry). That’s a reasonably active market with a steady flow of listings.

How do I check a specific EX36 property before buying?

Area figures set the scene, but every home differs. A Housometer report scores an individual EX36, South Molton address across value, energy, flood & ground risk, crime, schools, transport, noise, air and more — search any address to see it.

Streets in EX36

Sold prices, £/m² and every recorded home — street by street. 150 streets have a profile in EX36.

East StreetRaleigh MeadNadder MeadowSouth StreetAsh DriveCooks CrossWest StreetOaktree RoadChurchill CrescentKingdon AvenueBrook MeadowThe GavelBarnstaple StreetNorth StreetParklandsExeter GateStoats CloseLivarot WalkHowards CloseNorth RoadSycamore DriveMill StreetKingswayWinston Park
Browse all 150 streets in EX36

Nearby & related areas

Postcode sectors within EX36
EX4EX39EX2EX8EX16EX31EX1EX14
Compare EX36 vs EX4
Sources

Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.