Older, solid-walled homes
Buckfastleigh 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
Surveyors · Buckfastleigh, Devon
Surveyors in Buckfastleigh
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Buckfastleigh, Teignbridge, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Buckfastleigh
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Buckfastleigh 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.
- Roughly 38% of Buckfastleigh's homes pre-date 1919.
- 79 listed buildings in and around Buckfastleigh, 4 of them Grade I or II*.
- 6 of 34 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Buckfastleigh market snapshot
£237,000 was the middle price of the 40 Buckfastleigh homes sold in 2025; that's up 8% on 2024's £220,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £237,000
- Sales, 2025
- 40
- Median vs 2024
- +7.7%
- Leasehold share
- 5%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 2,720
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £413,750 |
| semi-detached | £233,000 |
| terraced | £195,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 45%, detached 40%, semi-detached 12%, flat/maisonette 2%. TQ11. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Buckfastleigh built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Buckfastleigh
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 79 buildings in and around Buckfastleigh, including 26-29, Chapel Street (Grade II*); Cabell Chest Tomb And Structure Over Tomb To South Of Church Of Holy Trinity (Grade II*); Church Ruins To East Of Church Of Holy Trinity (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: 26-29, Chapel Street · Cabell Chest Tomb And Structure Over Tomb To South Of Church Of Holy Trinity · Church Ruins To East Of Church Of Holy Trinity
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Buckfastleigh. 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)
6 of the 34 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 Buckfastleigh 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. 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 Buckfastleigh the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (88%). Local stone is common in older houses, so pointing, chimney stacks and the tops of walls deserve a close look.
Source: BGS 625k
Dartmoor
Buckfastleigh is inside Dartmoor, where the National Park Authority is the planning authority. Planning rules for extensions and changes are stricter here.
Source: ONS
When Buckfastleigh's homes were built
Buckfastleigh LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Buckfastleigh?
Selling a home in Buckfastleigh? Last year's medians ran: detached £413,750, semi-detached £233,000, terraced £195,000. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Places near Buckfastleigh
- Ashburton 4.1 km · £280,000
- Dartington 6.5 km · £504,000
- South Brent 7.3 km · £290,000
- Totnes 8.5 km · £367,500
- Ipplepen 9.7 km · £325,000
- Newton Abbot 13.1 km · £251,000
Buckfastleigh survey questions
How much do houses cost in Buckfastleigh?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 40 homes sold in Buckfastleigh in 2025 with a median price of £237,000 (up 8% on 2024's £220,000). The most common type sold was terraced (45% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Buckfastleigh?
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 Buckfastleigh's homes pre-date 1919. 79 listed buildings in and around Buckfastleigh, 4 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Buckfastleigh in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Buckfastleigh, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 10 to 30% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 5).
Does Buckfastleigh flood?
It depends on the street: 6 of 34 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (6 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Buckfastleigh?
Historic England's list shows 79 listed buildings in and around Buckfastleigh: 0 Grade I, 4 Grade II* and 75 Grade II.
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