Older, solid-walled homes
Around 18% 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 · Exminster, Devon
Surveyors in Exminster
Surveys for Exminster buyers, with Exminster's own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Exminster
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
For most Exminster homes, a Level 2 Home Survey is the sensible starting point. Step up to a Level 3 if the home is older than about 1919, listed, extended, or you are planning work.
- 18% of homes in the 3 neighbourhoods where Exminster homes sold were built before 1919.
- 19 listed buildings in and around Exminster, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Exminster market snapshot
In 2025, 62 homes sold in Exminster at a median price of £345,000, level with 2024 (£345,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £345,000
- Sales, 2025
- 62
- Median vs 2024
- 0.0%
- Leasehold share
- 13%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 4,388
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £415,000 |
| semi-detached | £342,500 |
| terraced | £282,500 |
Sales mix: terraced 39%, detached 37%, semi-detached 19%, flat/maisonette 5%. EX6. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Exminster built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Exminster
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 19 buildings in and around Exminster, including Church Of St Martin (Grade I); Former Exe Vale Hospital (Grade II*). Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
List entries: Church Of St Martin · Former Exe Vale Hospital
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
3 of the 39 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 2 in Zone 3. Ask the seller about any past flooding and check insurance costs before you exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Exminster is class 3: an estimated 3 to 5% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Radon is a known issue in much of the South West; ask whether the home has been tested or has protection.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Exminster 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
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Exminster 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 Exminster's homes were built
Exminster LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Exminster?
Thinking of selling in Exminster? 2025 medians by type: detached £415,000, semi-detached £342,500, terraced £282,500. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Exminster survey questions
How much do houses cost in Exminster?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 62 homes sold in Exminster in 2025 with a median price of £345,000 (level with 2024 (£345,000)). The most common type sold was terraced (39% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Exminster?
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. 18% of homes in the 3 neighbourhoods where Exminster homes sold were built before 1919. 19 listed buildings in and around Exminster, 2 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Exminster in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 3, meaning 3 to 5% of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Exminster flood?
3 out of 39 checked Exminster postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 2 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How do I get a survey quote in Exminster?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Exminster address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.