Older, solid-walled homes
Broadclyst has a large older stock (38% 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 Broadclyst
Buying in Broadclyst? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Broadclyst
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Broadclyst: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period 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.
- Roughly 38% of Broadclyst's homes pre-date 1919.
- 41 listed buildings in and around Broadclyst, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Broadclyst market snapshot
The median Broadclyst sale in 2025 was £272,500, across 15 sales (down 2% on 2024's £278,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £272,500
- Sales, 2025
- 15
- Median vs 2024
- -2.0%
- Leasehold share
- 0%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,549
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| semi-detached | £355,000 |
| terraced | £250,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 47%, semi-detached 40%, detached 13%. EX5. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Broadclyst built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Broadclyst
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 41 buildings in and around Broadclyst, including Parish Church Of St John The Baptist (Grade I); Marker'S Cottage (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Parish Church Of St John The Baptist · Marker'S Cottage
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Broadclyst. 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)
River and sea flood risk is limited here: 0 of 12 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 Broadclyst is class 2: an estimated 1 to 3% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Check whether the house has a radon sump or membrane, and if there's no test result, plan one in the first year.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Broadclyst the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). In Devon, older homes on this ground are often cob (earth walls) or local stone; cob must stay dry, so look hard at renders, gutters and ground levels.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Broadclyst 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 Broadclyst's homes were built
Broadclyst LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Broadclyst?
Thinking of selling in Broadclyst? 2025 medians by type: semi-detached £355,000, terraced £250,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Broadclyst survey questions
How much do houses cost in Broadclyst?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 15 homes sold in Broadclyst in 2025 with a median price of £272,500 (down 2% on 2024's £278,000). The most common type sold was terraced (47% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Broadclyst?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 38% of Broadclyst's homes pre-date 1919. 41 listed buildings in and around Broadclyst, 2 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Broadclyst in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 12 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 2 (1 to 3% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Broadclyst flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 12 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (0 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Broadclyst?
Historic England's list shows 41 listed buildings in and around Broadclyst: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 39 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Broadclyst?
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