Sapling Close, South Molton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX36 4FW.
At a glance
8 property sales on Sapling Close, South Molton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 29 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £260,531. Average sale prices rose from £261,165 in 2023 to £266,249 in 2024 (+2%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Sapling Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sapling Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX36 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £260,531 | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £253,500 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | 12 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Sapling Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 29 Nov 2024 | £245,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 3, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 30 Sep 2024 | £236,250 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 22 Mar 2024 | £270,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 1 Mar 2024 | £280,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 31 Jan 2024 | £258,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 31 Jan 2024 | £269,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 12 Oct 2023 | £300,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 29 Sep 2023 | £262,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 31 Aug 2023 | £237,660 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Sapling Close EX36 4FW | 31 Aug 2023 | £245,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Sapling Close
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sapling Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sapling Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Exmoor Rivers Flood alert area
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth Flood alert area
- River Mole at Alswear Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Sapling Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton United CofE Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| South Molton Community College 656 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| South Molton Community Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Portsmouth Arms station 6.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parklands (SE-bound, Parklands) 2 min walk
- Churchill Crescent (N-bound, Churchill Crescent) 4 min walk
- Churchill Crescent (S-bound, Churchill Crescent) 4 min walk
- Exeter Gate (opp, George Nympton Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Molton Medical Centre
9-10 East Street, South Molton · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,072 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,464 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX36
- Raleigh Mead£199k
- Oaktree Road£263k
- Ash Drive£335k
- East Street£230k
- South Street£140k
- Nadder Meadow£140k
- East Street£371k
- Sycamore Drive£335k
- Carder Way£420k
- Parklands£299k
- Churchill Crescent£225k
- Closewool Grove£413k