Older, solid-walled homes
Around 22% 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
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Buying in Bovey Tracey? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Bovey Tracey
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Bovey Tracey is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. 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.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 22% (VOA).
- 64 listed buildings in and around Bovey Tracey, 7 of them Grade I or II*.
- 10 of 71 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Bovey Tracey market snapshot
In 2025, 97 homes sold in Bovey Tracey at a median price of £350,000, down 3% on 2024's £362,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £350,000
- Sales, 2025
- 97
- Median vs 2024
- -3.3%
- Leasehold share
- 7%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 6,241
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £445,000 |
| semi-detached | £347,500 |
| terraced | £269,975 |
| flat/maisonette | £175,000 |
Sales mix: detached 51%, terraced 29%, semi-detached 15%, flat/maisonette 5%. TQ13. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Bovey Tracey built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Bovey Tracey
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 64 buildings in and around Bovey Tracey, including Church Of St Peter And St Paul And St Thomas Of Canterbury (Grade I); Chest Tomb 3 Metres South-East Of South Aisle Of Church Of St Thomas (Grade II*); Chest Tomb 30 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Thomas (Grade II*). If the home you're buying is listed, alterations (even past ones) may have needed listed building consent; ask for the paperwork.
List entries: Church Of St Peter And St Paul And St Thomas Of Canterbury · Chest Tomb 3 Metres South-East Of South Aisle Of Church Of St Thomas · Chest Tomb 30 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Thomas
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Bovey Tracey Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey Town Centre And Mary Street. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
10 of the 71 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 6 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 Bovey Tracey is class 6: an estimated 30% or more of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Radon is a known issue in much of the South West; ask whether the home has been tested or has protection.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Bovey Tracey the bedrock is clay, silt, sand and gravel (50%) and mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (50%). 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 Bovey Tracey shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Bovey Tracey's homes were built
Bovey Tracey LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Bovey Tracey?
For Bovey Tracey sellers, 2025 medians were detached £445,000, semi-detached £347,500, terraced £269,975, flat/maisonette £175,000. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Bovey Tracey
- Chudleigh 5.4 km · £285,000
- Kingsteignton 7.7 km · £280,000
- Newton Abbot 8.4 km · £251,000
- Moretonhampstead 9.8 km · £322,500
- Bishopsteignton 10.4 km · £465,000
- Ashburton 10.4 km · £280,000
Bovey Tracey survey questions
How much do houses cost in Bovey Tracey?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 97 homes sold in Bovey Tracey in 2025 with a median price of £350,000 (down 3% on 2024's £362,000). The most common type sold was detached (51% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Bovey Tracey?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 22% (VOA). 64 listed buildings in and around Bovey Tracey, 7 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Bovey Tracey in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 6, meaning 30% or more of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Bovey Tracey flood?
Of 71 postcodes in Bovey Tracey with 2025 sales, 10 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 6 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How many listed buildings are there in Bovey Tracey?
Historic England's list shows 64 listed buildings in and around Bovey Tracey: 1 Grade I, 6 Grade II* and 57 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Bovey Tracey?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Bovey Tracey address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.