Older, solid-walled homes
With 19% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · South Molton, Devon
Surveyors in South Molton
Buying in South Molton? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for South Molton
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
Much of South Molton was built after 1919, so a Level 2 Home Survey suits most buyers. The exception is the older, listed or much-extended house, where a Level 3 is the better buy. 17% of 2025 sales here were new-builds; for a brand-new home, a snagging inspection may be more useful than either.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 19% (VOA).
- 82 listed buildings in and around South Molton, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
South Molton market snapshot
The median South Molton sale in 2025 was £270,000, across 133 sales (up 6% on 2024's £255,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £270,000
- Sales, 2025
- 133
- Median vs 2024
- +5.9%
- Leasehold share
- 8%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 6,226
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £340,000 |
| semi-detached | £268,750 |
| terraced | £210,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £168,750 |
Sales mix: detached 45%, terraced 32%, semi-detached 15%, flat/maisonette 8%. EX36. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: South Molton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in South Molton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 82 buildings in and around South Molton, including Church Of St Mary Magdalene (Grade I); Guild Hall (Including Borough Museum) (Grade I); Public Market And Assembly Room (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Church Of St Mary Magdalene · Guild Hall (Including Borough Museum) · Public Market And Assembly Room
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: South Molton. If you plan changes, check with the council first: conservation area rules limit what you can do without permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
Only 0 of the 73 postcodes we checked have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3. That's rivers and sea only; surface water is mapped separately, so still check the address.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of South Molton is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. It's invisible and odourless, so the only way to know is a test; ask the seller, or budget for one after you move in.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of South Molton the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Local stone is common in older houses, so pointing, chimney stacks and the tops of walls deserve a close look.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering South Molton shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When South Molton's homes were built
South Molton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in South Molton?
For South Molton sellers, 2025 medians were detached £340,000, semi-detached £268,750, terraced £210,000, flat/maisonette £168,750. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near South Molton
- Chulmleigh 12 km · £255,000
- Landkey 12.9 km · £309,000
- Witheridge 14.5 km · £280,000
- Barnstaple 17.2 km · £257,750
- Winkleigh 19.6 km · £298,750
- Fremington 21.3 km · £329,000
South Molton survey questions
How much do houses cost in South Molton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 133 homes sold in South Molton in 2025 with a median price of £270,000 (up 6% on 2024's £255,000). The most common type sold was detached (45% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in South Molton?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. A Level 2 Home Survey suits most modern homes here; older or altered houses need a Level 3. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 19% (VOA). 82 listed buildings in and around South Molton, 3 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is South Molton in a radon Affected Area?
For most of South Molton, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 5 to 10% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 4).
Does South Molton flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 73 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (0 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in South Molton?
Historic England's list shows 82 listed buildings in and around South Molton: 2 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 79 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in South Molton?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the South Molton address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.