Surveyors · Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Surveys for Budleigh Salterton buyers, with Budleigh Salterton's own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Budleigh Salterton
About a fifth or more of Budleigh Salterton's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. For a pre-1919, listed, extended or altered home, choose a Level 3. For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is usually enough.
£455,000 was the middle price of the 91 Budleigh Salterton homes sold in 2025; that's up 14% on 2024's £400,000.
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £815,000 |
| semi-detached | £452,500 |
| terraced | £347,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £282,500 |
Sales mix: detached 34%, flat/maisonette 25%, semi-detached 24%, terraced 16%. EX9. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Budleigh Salterton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
Before-1919 homes make up 23% of the stock here. Solid-walled houses behave differently from modern ones; watch for hard cement pointing and modern coatings that hold moisture in, and treat any 'rising damp' diagnosis from a damp-proofing salesman with caution.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Historic England lists 34 buildings in and around Budleigh Salterton. Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
Source: Historic England
Conservation area here: Budleigh Salterton. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
6 of the 66 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. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
The radon map square at the centre of Budleigh Salterton is class 1 (under 1% of homes above the Action Level), though 6% of the sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Budleigh Salterton is next to the Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site. Clifftop and near-cliff homes should be checked against the shoreline management plan for erosion risk.
Source: UNESCO WHS
Under most of Budleigh Salterton the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (98%). Cob (earth walling) is a traditional Devon material; it needs to breathe and stay dry, so cement render, blocked gutters and raised paths are red flags.
Source: BGS 625k
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Budleigh Salterton shows moderate shrink-swell clay potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Being about 0.1 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold made up 25% of Budleigh Salterton sales in 2025. Ask about years left on the lease, service charges and the sinking fund.
Source: HM Land Registry
Budleigh Salterton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Thinking of selling in Budleigh Salterton? 2025 medians by type: detached £815,000, semi-detached £452,500, terraced £347,500, flat/maisonette £282,500. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 91 homes sold in Budleigh Salterton in 2025 with a median price of £455,000 (up 14% on 2024's £400,000). The most common type sold was detached (34% of sales).
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: 23% (VOA). 34 listed buildings in and around Budleigh Salterton. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Partly. 6% of the sold postcodes we checked are in a radon Affected Area; the centre square is class 1.
Of 66 postcodes in Budleigh Salterton with 2025 sales, 6 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 5 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
Historic England's list shows 34 listed buildings in and around Budleigh Salterton: 0 Grade I, 0 Grade II* and 34 Grade II.
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Budleigh Salterton address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.