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Living in North Molton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Molton comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages.

Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), transport (4), lifestyle (4), schools (5) and bills (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX36 postcode district.

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North Molton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX36 3AA EX36 4AA EX36 9AG EX36

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
164.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakford Villas 10 crimes
  2. 2 Fore Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Littlebray Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.393 · PM2.5 4.563 · PM10 7.78 µg/m³
83
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • North Molton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital10.8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)26.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital29.3 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Molton Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,183 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired25.4%Student6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical47.9%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Umberleigh 8.9 mi
Kings Nympton 9.3 mi
Portsmouth Arms 9.4 mi
J27 M5 21.5 mi
J27 M5 21.6 mi
J28 M5 22.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Molton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

South Molton 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hill 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 7.7 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 8.8 mi away ⇄
Exford 35 8.9 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 9.1 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 9.8 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 10 mi away ⇄
High Bickington 33 10 mi away ⇄
Witheridge 31 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Molton a nice place to live?

North Molton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Molton is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is North Molton?

North Molton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Molton?

Among the top-rated schools in North Molton is North Molton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Molton in total.

North Molton in context

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Postcode districts in North Molton

EX36 36 ⇄

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