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Postcode · South Molton

Who lives in EX36 4BJ

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EX36 4BJ, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
South Molton
Council
North Devon
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,696 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EX36 4BJ

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around EX36 4BJ (South Molton) (about 1,696 residents).

Residents
1,696
2024 estimate
Households
765
Census
Median age
47
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 26%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.4% of residents. 16.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 26.5% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

EX36 4BJEngland
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

EX36 4BJ
51%
49%
England
  • Female50.9%51%
  • Male49.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.9% of adults in the EX36 4BJ area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 31.1% have never married.

EX36 4BJEngland
Married or civil partnership45.9%44.7%
Never married31.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.9%9.1%
Separated3.2%2.2%
Widowed9.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

75.9% of residents in the EX36 4BJ area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

EX36 4BJ
42%
34%
17%
England
  • Very good42%48.5%
  • Good33.9%33.7%
  • Fair16.7%12.7%
  • Bad5.7%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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