North Molton
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
North Molton at a glance
- House prices
- £312,500
- Middle55th percentile
- Schools
- 96th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 0th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 29.9 per 1,000 residents
- Strong94th percentile
- Flood risk
- 2.6% of the area in flood zones
- Middle31st percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs North Molton a good place to live?
North Molton may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in North Devon below.
North Molton and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| North Molton | £312,500 | 29.9 |
| Landkey | £310,000 | 29.2 |
| St. Anne's & St. John's | £323,750 | 68.3 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in North Molton
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 29.9 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 94th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in North Molton
House prices
- Median sale price
- £312,500
- Percentile
- 55th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 18 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in North Molton
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in North Molton is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 18.7 per 1,000 residents: lower than North Devon (31.0) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | North Molton | North Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 18.7 | 31.0 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 4.6 | 12.4 | 18.1 |
| Public order | 2.9 | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.2 | 1.5 | 5.3 |
| Other crime | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Drugs | 0.4 | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0.0 | 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Burglary | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.7 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in North Molton
Schools
96th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in North Molton
Flood risk
2.6% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 2.1% of the area. That is the 31st percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in North Molton
Transport
0th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is North Molton a good place to live?
North Molton may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is North Molton safe?
North Molton ranks in the 94th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in North Molton?
The median sale price was £312,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 55th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in North Molton?
Schools rank in the 96th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near North Molton?
Nearby public profiles include Landkey in North Devon and St. Anne's & St. John's in Colchester.
