Welcome to North Molton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
North Molton sits on the south-western edge of Exmoor National Park, about 3 miles from the market town of South Molton and the A361 link road. Set in glorious countryside, the village and outlying hamlets and farms are currently home to around thirteen hundred residents. It is a happy, thriving community with a primary school, two churches, two pubs, a garage, a hairdressers and a variety of home-based businesses. There are two well-supported village halls and a sports club boasting football and cricket pitches and an indoor sports hall and pavilion. The spirit of the community is captured in the book North Molton a celebration of the people and history of North Molton published by the North Molton History Society. The village was originally founded on the very successful wool trade, followed by a brief spell as a mining village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
6,084 hectares |
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Population |
770 (2021) |
Density |
13 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.2 |
Ward |
North Molton |
District |
North Devon |
Postcodes |
EX36 |
ONS ID |
E04003110 |
Council
Contact details for North Molton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in North Molton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within North Molton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for North Molton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in North Molton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for North Molton Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by North Devon Gazette
South Molton homes plan withdrawn - North Devon Today
Published: 22nd Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by The Holsworthy Post
Holsworthy edge past North Molton to reach Torridge Cup final
Published: 19th Apr 2024