A lot of newer housing
67% of homes in these neighbourhoods were built in 2000 or later. Check the remaining warranty (NHBC or similar), estate management charges and any unadopted roads or drainage before you commit.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Cranbrook, Devon
Surveyors in Cranbrook
Buying in Cranbrook? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Cranbrook
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
Much of Cranbrook was built after 1919, so a Level 2 Home Survey suits most buyers. Go for a Level 3 instead if you're buying something pre-1919, listed, or in need of work.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 14% (VOA).
- 12 listed buildings in and around Cranbrook, 1 of them Grade I or II*.
Cranbrook market snapshot
£264,000 was the middle price of the 122 Cranbrook homes sold in 2025; that's down 4% on 2024's £275,248.
- Median price, 2025
- £264,000
- Sales, 2025
- 122
- Median vs 2024
- -4.1%
- Leasehold share
- 7%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 4,936
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £390,000 |
| semi-detached | £265,000 |
| terraced | £233,250 |
| flat/maisonette | £203,750 |
Sales mix: terraced 44%, semi-detached 25%, detached 24%, flat/maisonette 7%. EX5. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Cranbrook (East Devon) built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Cranbrook
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 12 buildings in and around Cranbrook, including Church Of St Michael (Grade II*). Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
List entries: Church Of St Michael
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
River and sea flood risk is limited here: 2 of 83 sampled postcodes fall in Zone 2 or 3. Surface-water risk is a separate map worth a look.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The radon map square at the centre of Cranbrook is class 1 (under 1% of homes above the Action Level), though 5% of the sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Cranbrook the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (70%) and interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (30%). 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
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook's homes were built
Cranbrook LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Cranbrook?
Thinking of selling in Cranbrook? 2025 medians by type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £265,000, terraced £233,250, flat/maisonette £203,750. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Cranbrook survey questions
How much do houses cost in Cranbrook?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 122 homes sold in Cranbrook in 2025 with a median price of £264,000 (down 4% on 2024's £275,248). The most common type sold was terraced (44% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Cranbrook?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. A Level 2 Home Survey suits most modern homes here; older or altered houses need a Level 3. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 14% (VOA). 12 listed buildings in and around Cranbrook, 1 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Cranbrook in a radon Affected Area?
Partly. 5% of the sold postcodes we checked are in a radon Affected Area; the centre square is class 1.
Does Cranbrook flood?
Of 83 postcodes in Cranbrook with 2025 sales, 2 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 1 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How do I get a survey quote in Cranbrook?
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