Older, solid-walled homes
Around 35% 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 · Delabole, Cornwall
Surveyors in Delabole
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Delabole, Cornwall, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Delabole
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Delabole is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 35% (VOA).
- 4 listed buildings in and around Delabole.
Delabole market snapshot
The median Delabole sale in 2025 was £260,000, across 23 sales (up 10% on 2024's £236,250).
- Median price, 2025
- £260,000
- Sales, 2025
- 23
- Median vs 2024
- +10.1%
- Leasehold share
- 9%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,779
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £330,000 |
| terraced | £187,500 |
Sales mix: detached 39%, terraced 35%, semi-detached 17%, flat/maisonette 9%. PL33. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Delabole built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Delabole
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 4 buildings in and around Delabole. On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
0 of 20 postcodes checked are in Flood Zone 2 or 3, so most of Delabole sits outside the river and sea flood zones. Low-lying streets and surface water can still catch people out.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Delabole 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. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Cornwall's metal-mining history means conveyancers usually order a mining search, and concrete-block homes built before about 1950 may need a mundic test for a mortgage.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Delabole the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Locally the slates and shales are called killas; rubble-stone and slate-hung walls are typical, and soft stone and old mortar weather over time.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Delabole 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 Delabole's homes were built
Delabole LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Delabole?
Thinking of selling in Delabole? 2025 medians by type: detached £330,000, terraced £187,500. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Delabole
- Camelford 3.7 km · £223,000
- Tintagel 4.6 km · £285,000
- Boscastle 7.4 km · £282,500
- Port Isaac 7.7 km · £360,000
- Wadebridge 14 km · £320,000
- Polzeath 14.1 km · £925,000
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Delabole survey questions
How much do houses cost in Delabole?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 23 homes sold in Delabole in 2025 with a median price of £260,000 (up 10% on 2024's £236,250). The most common type sold was detached (39% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Delabole?
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: 35% (VOA). 4 listed buildings in and around Delabole. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Delabole in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Delabole, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 1 to 3% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 2).
Does Delabole flood?
0 out of 20 checked Delabole postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 0 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Delabole?
Yes in practice: lenders expect one across Cornwall. The conveyancer arranges it.
How do I get a survey quote in Delabole?
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