Welcome to North Molton

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

6,084 hectares

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.

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Education

View educational establishments in North Molton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within North Molton Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for North Molton Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in North Molton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for North Molton Parish.

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Local News

South Molton homes plan withdrawn - North Devon Today

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South Molton homes plan withdrawn - North Devon Today

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

North Devon Link Road clears after fire

Hosted and licensed by Devon Live

North Devon Link Road clears after fire

Published: 18th Apr 2024

Holsworthy edge past North Molton to reach Torridge Cup final

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Holsworthy edge past North Molton to reach Torridge Cup final

Published: 19th Apr 2024