Older, solid-walled homes
Around 42% 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 · Chulmleigh, Devon
Surveyors in Chulmleigh
Home surveys in Chulmleigh: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Devon practice.
Our suggestion for Chulmleigh
Level 3 Building Survey
Most buyers in Chulmleigh are better served by a Level 3 Building Survey. Period homes dominate, and a Level 3 gives the detailed defects and repair advice they call for; save the Level 2 for modern, standard builds.
- 42% of homes in the 1 neighbourhoods where Chulmleigh homes sold were built before 1919.
- 77 listed buildings in and around Chulmleigh, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Chulmleigh market snapshot
£255,000 was the middle price of the 26 Chulmleigh homes sold in 2025; that's down 6% on 2024's £270,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £255,000
- Sales, 2025
- 26
- Median vs 2024
- -5.6%
- Leasehold share
- 4%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,232
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £337,500 |
| terraced | £230,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 50%, detached 31%, semi-detached 15%, flat/maisonette 4%. EX18. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Chulmleigh built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Chulmleigh
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 77 buildings in and around Chulmleigh, including Church Of St. Mary Magdalene (Grade I); Congregational Chapel, Including Front Walls And Iron Railings (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: Church Of St. Mary Magdalene · Congregational Chapel, Including Front Walls And Iron Railings
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Chulmleigh. 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)
River and sea flood risk is limited here: 0 of 15 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 Chulmleigh 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 Chulmleigh 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 Chulmleigh 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 Chulmleigh's homes were built
Chulmleigh LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Chulmleigh?
For Chulmleigh sellers, 2025 medians were detached £337,500, terraced £230,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Places near Chulmleigh
- Winkleigh 8.3 km · £298,750
- Witheridge 11.7 km · £280,000
- South Molton 12 km · £270,000
- North Tawton 12.7 km · £230,000
- Hatherleigh 17.5 km · £255,000
- Landkey 19.2 km · £309,000
Chulmleigh survey questions
How much do houses cost in Chulmleigh?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 26 homes sold in Chulmleigh in 2025 with a median price of £255,000 (down 6% on 2024's £270,000). The most common type sold was terraced (50% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Chulmleigh?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Older housing is common here, so a Level 3 Building Survey is often the better fit. 42% of homes in the 1 neighbourhoods where Chulmleigh homes sold were built before 1919. 77 listed buildings in and around Chulmleigh, 2 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Chulmleigh in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 15 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 4 (5 to 10% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Chulmleigh flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 15 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 Chulmleigh?
Historic England's list shows 77 listed buildings in and around Chulmleigh: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 75 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Chulmleigh?
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