Welcome to South Molton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
South Molton is a town in Devon, England. It is part of the North Devon local government district. The town is on the River Mole. According to the 2001 census the civil parish of South Molton had a population of 4,093, increasing to 5,108 at the 2011 Census. The town also has an electoral ward with the same name. The population of this ward at the same census was 4,875 We have therefore the unusual situation where the town is larger than the ward. The town was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835. It retained this status as a municipal borough until 1967, when it became a rural borough in the South Molton Rural District. South Molton is a well-built market town trading mostly in sheep and cattle. There are many geriatrics living here, 90% of them cannot drive to save their lives. There was a station on the Devon Railway until 1966, when the branch line was finally closed.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,650 hectares |
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Population |
5,952 (2021) |
Density |
361 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.4 |
Ward |
South Molton |
District |
North Devon |
Postcodes |
EX36 |
ONS ID |
E04003118 |
Council
Contact details for South Molton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in South Molton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within South Molton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for South Molton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in South Molton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for South Molton Parish.
Local News
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South Molton homes plan withdrawn - North Devon Today
Published: 22nd Apr 2024
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We moved to Devon and it turned out to be a disaster
Published: 31st Mar 2024
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Couple moved to West Country and realised they had made a terrible mistake
Published: 1st Apr 2024