Older, solid-walled homes
With 46% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
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Surveyors in Combe Martin
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Our suggestion for Combe Martin
Level 3 Building Survey
Most buyers in Combe Martin 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.
- Roughly 46% of Combe Martin's homes pre-date 1919.
- 26 listed buildings in and around Combe Martin, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
- 8 of 34 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Combe Martin market snapshot
The median Combe Martin sale in 2025 was £322,500, across 44 sales (up 15% on 2024's £280,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £322,500
- Sales, 2025
- 44
- Median vs 2024
- +15.2%
- Leasehold share
- 14%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 2,707
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £346,000 |
| semi-detached | £340,250 |
| terraced | £300,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £148,250 |
Sales mix: detached 41%, semi-detached 23%, terraced 23%, flat/maisonette 14%. EX34. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Combe Martin built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Combe Martin
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 26 buildings in and around Combe Martin, including Church Of St Peter Ad Vincula (Grade I); The Pack Of Cards Including Courtyard Walls Incorporating Bee Boles On North-West Side (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Church Of St Peter Ad Vincula · The Pack Of Cards Including Courtyard Walls Incorporating Bee Boles On North-West Side
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
8 of the 34 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 7 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Combe Martin 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. It's invisible and odourless, so the only way to know is a test; ask the seller, or budget for one after you move in.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Combe Martin 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
When Combe Martin's homes were built
Combe Martin LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Combe Martin?
Thinking of selling in Combe Martin? 2025 medians by type: detached £346,000, semi-detached £340,250, terraced £300,000, flat/maisonette £148,250. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Combe Martin
- Ilfracombe 6.9 km · £222,500
- Woolacombe 12.8 km · £491,000
- Barnstaple 13.6 km · £257,750
- Lynton 13.8 km · £285,000
- Braunton 13.9 km · £395,000
- Landkey 15.5 km · £309,000
Combe Martin survey questions
How much do houses cost in Combe Martin?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 44 homes sold in Combe Martin in 2025 with a median price of £322,500 (up 15% on 2024's £280,000). The most common type sold was detached (41% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Combe Martin?
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. Roughly 46% of Combe Martin's homes pre-date 1919. 26 listed buildings in and around Combe Martin, 2 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Combe Martin in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 34 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 Combe Martin flood?
Of 34 postcodes in Combe Martin with 2025 sales, 8 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 7 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How many listed buildings are there in Combe Martin?
Historic England's list shows 26 listed buildings in and around Combe Martin: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 24 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Combe Martin?
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