House Prices in South Molton
£266,500
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£289,981
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
547
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−10.7%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in South Molton: market summary
South Molton recorded 547 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £266,500 and a mean of £289,981. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 10.7% (from £280,000 to £250,000). Detached homes were the most common sale (39% of sales), and detached homes averaged £377,993 against £170,930 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Meshaw had the highest average price (£673,800) and Alswear the lowest (£279,000). The town's median is 17% below the South West median of £300,000.
Properties in South Molton had a mean average selling price of £289,981 and a median of £266,500 over the last 12 months based on 547 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton Centre | £284,636 | 458 |
| Alswear | £279,000 | 5 |
| Bishmill | £235,000 | 4 |
| Bishops Nympton | £401,207 | 23 |
| Bottreaux Mill | £615,000 | 4 |
| George Nympton | £405,167 | 18 |
| Knowstone | £1,100,000 | 3 |
| Mariansleigh | £586,875 | 4 |
| Meshaw | £673,800 | 10 |
| Molland | £220,000 | 3 |
| North Molton | £322,778 | 45 |
| Romansleigh | £260,000 | 2 |
| Rose Ash | £956,667 | 3 |
| West Anstey | £406,786 | 7 |
Recent sales in South Molton
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21, East Street EX36 3DB | 21 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £245,000 |
| 16, Duke Street EX36 3AL | 5 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £203,000 |
| 3, Bee Farm Mews EX36 3FX | 5 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £270,000 |
| 3 Higher Locks Cottages, East Street North Molton, EX36 3HR | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £210,000 |
| 5, Hillside George Nympton, EX36 4JF | 30 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £227,000 |
| 13, Oakford Villas North Molton, EX36 3HN | 30 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £210,000 |
| Greystone Court, Cooks Cross EX36 4AW | 27 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £315,000 |
| 10, Ash Drive EX36 3FA | 24 Jul 2026 | Detached | £314,000 |
| 13, Hugh Squier Avenue EX36 3DR | 23 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £230,000 |
| 6, Church Yard EX36 3BW | 20 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £377,000 |
| 2, Sycamore Drive EX36 3FB | 20 Jul 2026 | Detached | £350,000 |
| Kenwyn, Poltimore Road EX36 4DA | 13 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £260,000 |
| 94, East Street EX36 3DF | 10 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £230,000 |
| 45, Kingsway EX36 4AL | 8 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £162,000 |
| 7, Hares Green EX36 4SF | 8 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £185,000 |
| 3, Ash Drive EX36 3FA | 8 Jul 2026 | Detached | £315,000 |
| 25, Gwythers EX36 4BA | 6 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £185,000 |
| 5, Widgery Drive EX36 4DP | 30 Jun 2026 | Terraced | £215,000 |
| Venlake Cottage Rose Ash, EX36 4RA | 26 Jun 2026 | Detached | £460,000 |
| 13, Exmoor View EX36 3BD | 26 Jun 2026 | Semi-detached | £246,000 |
Nearby towns
- Umberleigh house prices 11 km · median £333,500
- Chulmleigh house prices 14 km · median £286,750
- Barnstaple house prices 18 km · median £280,000
- Winkleigh house prices 20 km · median £315,000
- Dulverton house prices 20 km · median £350,000
- Lynton house prices 23 km · median £277,500
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South Molton house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in South Molton?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in South Molton was £266,500 and the mean (average) was £289,981, based on 547 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in South Molton going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in South Molton was £250,000, down 10.7% on the previous 12 months (£280,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in South Molton?
Average sold prices in South Molton over the last 12 months: detached £377,993 (212 sales), semi-detached £271,196 (128 sales), terraced £216,525 (184 sales), flats £170,930 (23 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of South Molton?
Among areas of South Molton with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Meshaw had the highest average sold price (£673,800) and Alswear the lowest (£279,000).
How many homes have sold in South Molton recently?
547 homes sold in South Molton in the last 12 months. The most common were detached homes (39% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.