Older, solid-walled homes
Around 22% 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 · Exmouth, Devon
Surveyors in Exmouth
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Exmouth, East Devon, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Exmouth
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of Exmouth's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. 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.
- Roughly 22% of Exmouth's homes pre-date 1919.
- 117 listed buildings in and around Exmouth, 4 of them Grade I or II*.
- 18 of 100 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Exmouth market snapshot
In 2025, 589 homes sold in Exmouth at a median price of £325,000, up 1% on 2024's £323,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £325,000
- Sales, 2025
- 589
- Median vs 2024
- +0.6%
- Leasehold share
- 28%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 35,502
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £470,000 |
| semi-detached | £329,950 |
| terraced | £269,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £210,000 |
Sales mix: detached 30%, flat/maisonette 28%, semi-detached 21%, terraced 21%. EX8. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Exmouth built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Exmouth
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 117 buildings in and around Exmouth, including A La Ronde (Grade I); Parish Church Of St Margaret And St Andrew (Grade II*); Parish Church Of The Holy Trinity (Grade II*). Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
List entries: A La Ronde · Parish Church Of St Margaret And St Andrew · Parish Church Of The Holy Trinity
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Exmouth. Inside a conservation area, things like replacement windows and roof changes can need permission, which matters if you're planning work.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
18 of the 100 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 16 in Zone 3. Ask the seller about any past flooding and check insurance costs before you exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The radon map square at the centre of Exmouth is class 1 (under 1% of homes above the Action Level).
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Exmouth the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (91%). Older homes are often built of local stone; check pointing, wall heads and chimney stacks.
Source: BGS 625k
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.4 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
Leasehold made up 28% of Exmouth sales in 2025. Ask about years left on the lease, service charges and the sinking fund.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Exmouth's homes were built
Exmouth LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Exmouth?
Selling a home in Exmouth? Last year's medians ran: detached £470,000, semi-detached £329,950, terraced £269,500, flat/maisonette £210,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Exmouth survey questions
How much do houses cost in Exmouth?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 589 homes sold in Exmouth in 2025 with a median price of £325,000 (up 1% on 2024's £323,000). The most common type sold was detached (30% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Exmouth?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 22% of Exmouth's homes pre-date 1919. 117 listed buildings in and around Exmouth, 4 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Exmouth in a radon Affected Area?
Partly. 0% of the sold postcodes we checked are in a radon Affected Area; the centre square is class 1.
Does Exmouth flood?
18 out of 100 checked Exmouth postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 16 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How many listed buildings are there in Exmouth?
Historic England's list shows 117 listed buildings in and around Exmouth: 1 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 113 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Exmouth?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for Exmouth homes. You can also call us.