Older, solid-walled homes
Around 20% 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 · Brixham, Devon
Surveyors in Brixham
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Brixham, Torbay, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Brixham
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
Much of Brixham 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.
- Roughly 20% of Brixham's homes pre-date 1919.
- 200 listed buildings in and around Brixham, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Brixham market snapshot
£295,000 was the middle price of the 281 Brixham homes sold in 2025; that's up 2% on 2024's £290,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £295,000
- Sales, 2025
- 281
- Median vs 2024
- +1.7%
- Leasehold share
- 13%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 17,839
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £425,000 |
| semi-detached | £275,000 |
| terraced | £247,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £146,000 |
Sales mix: detached 36%, semi-detached 26%, terraced 25%, flat/maisonette 14%. TQ5. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Brixham built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Brixham
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 200 buildings in and around Brixham, including Aylmer (Grade II*); Church Of St Mary The Virgin (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: Aylmer · Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Brixham Town, Galmpton, Higher Brixham. 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)
5 of the 100 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. Check the specific address on the government's flood risk service and get insurance quotes before exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Brixham 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 Brixham the bedrock is limestone and calcareous mudstone (84%). Limestone ground can hide solution features in places, and older limestone homes need lime mortar.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Brixham 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
Coastal exposure
Being about 1.4 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
When Brixham's homes were built
Brixham LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Brixham?
Thinking of selling in Brixham? 2025 medians by type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £247,500, flat/maisonette £146,000. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Brixham survey questions
How much do houses cost in Brixham?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 281 homes sold in Brixham in 2025 with a median price of £295,000 (up 2% on 2024's £290,000). The most common type sold was detached (36% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Brixham?
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. Roughly 20% of Brixham's homes pre-date 1919. 200 listed buildings in and around Brixham, 2 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Brixham in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 216 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 6 (30% or more of homes above the Action Level).
Does Brixham flood?
5 out of 100 checked Brixham 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 Brixham?
Historic England's list shows 200 listed buildings in and around Brixham: 0 Grade I, 2 Grade II* and 198 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Brixham?
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