Older, solid-walled homes
Around 34% of homes here are pre-1919. Older roofs, chimneys and timber floors are where repair bills hide, and breathable lime-based materials usually suit these walls better than cement.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Appledore, Devon
Surveyors in Appledore
Surveys for Appledore buyers, with Appledore's own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Appledore
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Appledore: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period ones. If the house is Victorian or older, listed, or has been heavily extended, go Level 3. Otherwise a Level 2 normally does the job.
- Roughly 34% of Appledore's homes pre-date 1919.
- 116 listed buildings in and around Appledore, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Appledore market snapshot
In 2025, 32 homes sold in Appledore at a median price of £342,500, down 4% on 2024's £355,250.
- Median price, 2025
- £342,500
- Sales, 2025
- 32
- Median vs 2024
- -3.6%
- Leasehold share
- 6%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,711
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| semi-detached | £340,000 |
| terraced | £327,500 |
Sales mix: terraced 69%, semi-detached 16%, detached 9%, flat/maisonette 6%. EX39. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Appledore (Torridge) built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Appledore
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 116 buildings in and around Appledore, including Docton House (Grade II*); Richmond Dock (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Docton House · Richmond Dock
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Appledore. If you plan changes, check with the council first: conservation area rules limit what you can do without permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
River and sea flood risk is limited here: 1 of 27 sampled postcodes fall in Zone 2 or 3. Surface-water risk is a separate map worth a look.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Appledore is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mundic
Mundic (decaying concrete made with mine waste) is mainly a Cornish issue, but lenders also ask about it in parts of Devon such as Torridge. A pre-1950 concrete-block home here may need a mundic test.
Source: RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Appledore the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Older homes are often built of local stone; check pointing, wall heads and chimney stacks.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Appledore shows moderate slope instability (landslides), significant compressible ground, significant running sand potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Appledore's homes were built
Appledore LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Appledore?
Thinking of selling in Appledore? 2025 medians by type: semi-detached £340,000, terraced £327,500. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Appledore
- Instow 0.8 km · £526,250
- Northam 2.1 km · £330,000
- Westward Ho! 3.5 km · £272,000
- Bideford 4.1 km · £226,000
- Fremington 5.1 km · £329,000
- Braunton 6.5 km · £395,000
Appledore survey questions
How much do houses cost in Appledore?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 32 homes sold in Appledore in 2025 with a median price of £342,500 (down 4% on 2024's £355,250). The most common type sold was terraced (69% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Appledore?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 34% of Appledore's homes pre-date 1919. 116 listed buildings in and around Appledore, 2 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Appledore in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Appledore, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 5 to 10% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 4).
Does Appledore flood?
It depends on the street: 1 of 27 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (1 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Appledore?
Historic England's list shows 116 listed buildings in and around Appledore: 0 Grade I, 2 Grade II* and 114 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Appledore?
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