Older, solid-walled homes
Beer has a large older stock (36% pre-1919). Budget for the things old houses need: repointing, chimney work, timber repairs and sorting out unsuitable modern coatings.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Beer, Devon
Surveyors in Beer
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Beer, East Devon, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Beer
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of Beer's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- Roughly 36% of Beer's homes pre-date 1919.
- 21 listed buildings in and around Beer.
- 5 of 26 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Beer market snapshot
The median Beer sale in 2025 was £305,000, across 27 sales (down 23% on 2024's £395,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £305,000
- Sales, 2025
- 27
- Median vs 2024
- -22.8%
- Leasehold share
- 22%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,280
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £657,000 |
| terraced | £324,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £178,750 |
Sales mix: terraced 44%, flat/maisonette 22%, detached 19%, semi-detached 15%. EX12. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Beer built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Beer
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 21 buildings in and around Beer. On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Beer. Inside a conservation area, things like replacement windows and roof changes can need permission, which matters if you're planning work.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
5 of the 26 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 5 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Beer is class 5: an estimated 10 to 30% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. It's invisible and odourless, so the only way to know is a test; ask the seller, or budget for one after you move in.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Jurassic Coast
Beer is next to the Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site. Clifftop and near-cliff homes should be checked against the shoreline management plan for erosion risk.
Source: UNESCO WHS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Beer the bedrock is chalk (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 Beer shows moderate shrink-swell clay, significant slope instability (landslides), significant soluble rocks (dissolution) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
Being about 0.1 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
With 22% of sales leasehold, many Beer buyers face a lease: under about 80 years left, extension costs rise.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Beer's homes were built
Beer LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Beer?
For Beer sellers, 2025 medians were detached £657,000, terraced £324,000, flat/maisonette £178,750. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Beer survey questions
How much do houses cost in Beer?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 27 homes sold in Beer in 2025 with a median price of £305,000 (down 23% on 2024's £395,000). The most common type sold was terraced (44% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Beer?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 36% of Beer's homes pre-date 1919. 21 listed buildings in and around Beer. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Beer in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 26 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 5 (10 to 30% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Beer flood?
5 out of 26 checked Beer postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 5 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How many listed buildings are there in Beer?
Historic England's list shows 21 listed buildings in and around Beer: 0 Grade I, 0 Grade II* and 21 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Beer?
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