East Street is in South Molton and in North Devon district. EX36 3DQ is located in the South Molton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX36 3DY, EX36 3DS, EX36 3DF, EX36 3DR, EX36 4BN, EX36 4SE, EX36 4BJ, EX36 3DN, EX36 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX36 3DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 54.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 30.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 37.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 19% | 17.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 40.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 20.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 23.7% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 22.5% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 94.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Chittlehampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Chittlehampton and the 134th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Cottage, 51 East Street, South Molton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-17 | £227,071 |
| Spinney Rise East Street, South Molton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-23 | £354,147 |
| Tamarisk, 51 East Street, South Molton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-04 | £291,429 |
| 72 East Street, South Molton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-05-19 | £222,061 |
| 52 East Street, South Molton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-17 | £215,012 |
EX36 3DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX36 3DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Community Primary School North Road , EX36 3BA | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Molton United Church of England Primary School Exeter Road , EX36 4EN | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Molton Primary School Fore Street , North Molton EX36 3HL | - not rated | 4,309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Nympton Primary School Bishops Nympton , EX36 4PU | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Community College Old Alswear Road , EX36 4LA | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Molton CIC | 107 East Street, South Molton | 277 yd | |
| The Corn Dolly | 115A East Street, South Molton | 313 yd | |
| Devon Botanicals & Lifestyle Ltd | 6 East Street, South Molton | 464 yd | |
| Zest | 135 East Street, South Molton | 468 yd | |
| Deeleahs | 138 East Street, South Molton | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Club | 1 New Road, South Molton | 384 yd | |
| South Molton Conservative Club | 21 Broad Street, South Molton | 599 yd | |
| Bar 27 | 13-14 Broad Street, South Molton | 652 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | 4 King Street, South Molton | 670 yd | |
| The Coaching Inn | Queen Street, South Molton | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland Larder | 113 East Street, South Molton | 313 yd | |
| Pagoda Wok | 7 New Road, South Molton | 384 yd | |
| Subway | Spar Stores, 3-4 Broad Street | 560 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 58 South Street, South Molton | 704 yd | |
| Bengal Tiger | 2 Cooks Cross, South Molton | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, New Road | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca South Molton Youth Club YMCA SOUTH MOLTON YMCA SOUTH MOLTON MILL STREET | 457 yd | |
| South Molton Swimming Pool MILL STREET | swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Smart Fitness (Closed) 14a 14a Barnstaple Street | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| South Molton Community College ALSWEAR OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| South Molton Rugby Football Club (Pitch Two) STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| South Molton Recreation Ground (Closed) North Road | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| South Molton Rugby Football Club (Pitch 1) | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.