South Molton
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.02, -3.833 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 71 26 |
| Population: | 5,108 |
| Dialling code: | 01769 |
South Molton is a small historic market town in North Devon, Devon, England, known for its long market tradition and a compact centre of Georgian and Victorian streets and buildings. The town grew up around the medieval market and the River Mole, and its pannier market and market hall remain focal points for independents, antiques and weekly stalls that reflect the agricultural hinterland.
Geographically it sits close to the southern fringe of Exmoor National Park, so it works as a quiet gateway for walkers and visitors drawn to moorland scenery; the local economy mixes farming, tourism and small-scale retail and crafts. Socially the town retains a strong community feel with regular events, local food producers and a slow-paced, traditional character that many people value.
Postcode districts covering South Molton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 25 miles
- Barnstaple 10.7 miles
- Bideford 16.3 miles
- Tiverton 17.8 miles
- Minehead 20.1 miles
- Ilfracombe 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- George Nympton Parish 1.5 miles
- Hill Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Queen's Nympton Parish 2 miles
- North Molton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Filleigh Parish 3 miles
- Mariansleigh Parish 3.3 miles
- Bishop's Nympton Parish 3.4 miles
- King's Nympton Parish 3.9 miles
- Romansleigh Parish 4 miles
- Satterleigh and Warkleigh Parish 4.5 miles
- East Buckland Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Chittlehampton Parish 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in South Molton
EX36 4AS, EX36 4FG, EX36 4BG, EX36 4AR, EX36 4DS, EX36 3AG, EX36 4BA, EX36 4HH, EX36 4EW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 33.6 miles
- King's Nympton Railway Station 6.6 miles
- Portsmouth Arms Station 6.7 miles
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Schools in South Molton
- South Molton Community College Secondary
- South Molton Community Primary School Primary
- South Molton United C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 17 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 17.9 miles
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 17.9 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 18.2 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 19 miles
- Periton Park Court Estate 19 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 19.2 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 19.3 miles