The Gavel, South Molton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX36 4BP.
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At a glance
12 property sales on The Gavel, South Molton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £180,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £185,188. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 17% semi-detached, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Gavel range from £146,000 to £255,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Gavel compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Gavel has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX36 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £185,188 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £182,500 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £208,000 | 11 Dec 2019 |
Sold prices on The Gavel
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 2 Apr 2026 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 27 Nov 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 29 Aug 2025 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 8 Aug 2025 | £177,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 25 Apr 2023 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 3 Feb 2023 | £218,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 21 Aug 2020 | £171,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 11 Jun 2020 | £146,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 11 Dec 2019 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 28 Mar 2018 | £182,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 20 Feb 2018 | £206,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 15 Dec 2017 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, The Gavel EX36 4BP | 21 Dec 2016 | £147,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, The Gavel | £171,000 (Aug 2020) → £218,000 (Feb 2023) → £185,000 (Apr 2026) | +8% over 6 yrs |
| 35, The Gavel | £206,000 (Feb 2018) → £210,000 (Dec 2019) | +2% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near The Gavel
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Community College 656 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| South Molton Community Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| South Molton United CofE Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement 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, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Sainsburys (N-bound, New Road) 1 min walk
- Sainsburys (S-bound, New Road) 2 min walk
- Bowling Club (W-bound, Mill Street) 2 min walk
- Police Station (N-bound, New Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Molton Medical Centre
9-10 East Street, South Molton · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys South Molton · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar - South Molton · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 765 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,674 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 97% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 78% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Devon with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around The Gavel
Ethnic group
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.7% |
| No religion | 44.7% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.8% | 5.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.2% | 28.5% |
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 17.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.1% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.2% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 46.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.3% | 29.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21% | 17% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 12% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Devon.
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