A lot of newer housing
33% 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 · Dawlish Warren, Devon
Surveyors in Dawlish Warren
Home surveys in Dawlish Warren: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Devon practice.
Our suggestion for Dawlish Warren
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
A Level 2 Home Survey covers the typical Dawlish Warren purchase. Go for a Level 3 instead if you're buying something pre-1919, listed, or in need of work.
- Roughly 9% of Dawlish Warren's homes pre-date 1919.
- 3 listed buildings in and around Dawlish Warren.
Dawlish Warren market snapshot
£445,000 was the middle price of the 19 Dawlish Warren homes sold in 2025; that's up 40% on 2024's £317,500.
- Median price, 2025
- £445,000
- Sales, 2025
- 19
- Median vs 2024
- +40.2%
- Leasehold share
- 37%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,191
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £530,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £142,450 |
Sales mix: detached 53%, flat/maisonette 37%, semi-detached 11%. EX7. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Dawlish Warren built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Dawlish Warren
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 3 buildings in and around Dawlish Warren. Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
1 of the 11 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 1 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 Dawlish Warren is class 2: an estimated 1 to 3% 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 Dawlish Warren the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). 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
Coastal exposure
Being about 0.4 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
Leasehold made up 37% of Dawlish Warren sales in 2025. Ask about years left on the lease, service charges and the sinking fund.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Dawlish Warren's homes were built
Dawlish Warren LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Dawlish Warren?
For Dawlish Warren sellers, 2025 medians were detached £530,000, flat/maisonette £142,450. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Dawlish Warren survey questions
How much do houses cost in Dawlish Warren?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 19 homes sold in Dawlish Warren in 2025 with a median price of £445,000 (up 40% on 2024's £317,500). The most common type sold was detached (53% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Dawlish Warren?
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. Roughly 9% of Dawlish Warren's homes pre-date 1919. 3 listed buildings in and around Dawlish Warren. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Dawlish Warren in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Dawlish Warren, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 1 to 3% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 2).
Does Dawlish Warren flood?
1 out of 11 checked Dawlish Warren postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 1 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How do I get a survey quote in Dawlish Warren?
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