Older, solid-walled homes
Braunton has a large older stock (17% pre-1919). Budget for the things old houses need: repointing, chimney work, timber repairs and sorting out unsuitable modern coatings.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
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Surveyors in Braunton
Home surveys in Braunton: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Devon practice.
Our suggestion for Braunton
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
Much of Braunton was built after 1919, so a Level 2 Home Survey suits most buyers. Go for a Level 3 instead if you're buying something pre-1919, listed, or in need of work.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 17% (VOA).
- 43 listed buildings in and around Braunton, 4 of them Grade I or II*.
- 9 of 85 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Braunton market snapshot
In 2025, 111 homes sold in Braunton at a median price of £395,000, up 6% on 2024's £372,500.
- Median price, 2025
- £395,000
- Sales, 2025
- 111
- Median vs 2024
- +6.0%
- Leasehold share
- 5%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 6,610
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £492,500 |
| semi-detached | £380,000 |
| terraced | £300,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £165,500 |
Sales mix: detached 50%, terraced 23%, semi-detached 21%, flat/maisonette 6%. EX33. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Braunton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Braunton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 43 buildings in and around Braunton, including Church Of St Brannock (Grade I); Broadgate (Grade II*); Church House (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Church Of St Brannock · Broadgate · Church House
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Braunton. 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)
9 of the 85 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. Ask the seller about any past flooding and check insurance costs before you exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Braunton 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. A three-month radon test is cheap, and fixes (often a sump or better underfloor ventilation) are well understood.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Braunton the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Local stone is common in older houses, so pointing, chimney stacks and the tops of walls deserve a close look.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Braunton 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 Braunton's homes were built
Braunton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Braunton?
Selling a home in Braunton? Last year's medians ran: detached £492,500, semi-detached £380,000, terraced £300,000, flat/maisonette £165,500. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Places near Braunton
- Fremington 4.7 km · £329,000
- Appledore 6.5 km · £342,500
- Instow 6.5 km · £526,250
- Woolacombe 7.7 km · £491,000
- Barnstaple 7.8 km · £257,750
- Northam 8.4 km · £330,000
Also covering: Chivenor and Wrafton, Croyde. We survey these places too; they don't have a page of their own.
Braunton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Braunton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 111 homes sold in Braunton in 2025 with a median price of £395,000 (up 6% on 2024's £372,500). The most common type sold was detached (50% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Braunton?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. A Level 2 Home Survey suits most modern homes here; older or altered houses need a Level 3. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 17% (VOA). 43 listed buildings in and around Braunton, 4 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Braunton in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 4, meaning 5 to 10% of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Braunton flood?
9 out of 85 checked Braunton postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 6 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How many listed buildings are there in Braunton?
Historic England's list shows 43 listed buildings in and around Braunton: 1 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 39 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Braunton?
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