Older, solid-walled homes
With 33% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Exton, Devon
Surveyors in Exton
Home surveys in Exton: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Devon practice.
Our suggestion for Exton
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Exton 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.
- Roughly 33% of Exton's homes pre-date 1919.
- 7 listed buildings in and around Exton, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Exton market snapshot
In 2025, 10 homes sold in Exton at a median price of £837,500.
- Median price, 2025
- £837,500
- Sales, 2025
- 10
- Leasehold share
- 0%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,287
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £875,000 |
Sales mix: detached 90%, semi-detached 10%. EX3. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Exton (East Devon) built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Exton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 7 buildings in and around Exton, including Exton Farmhouse (Grade II*); Exton House (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Exton Farmhouse · Exton House
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
0 of 8 postcodes checked are in Flood Zone 2 or 3, so most of Exton sits outside the river and sea flood zones. Low-lying streets and surface water can still catch people out.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The radon map square at the centre of Exton is class 1 (under 1% of homes above the Action Level).
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Exton the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (80%) and interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (20%). 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 Exton shows moderate shrink-swell clay potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
Exton is within about 0.5 km of the open coast. Salt air shortens the life of metal fixings, window frames and render, and wind-driven rain finds weak spots in walls.
Source: Natural Earth
When Exton's homes were built
Exton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Exton?
For Exton sellers, 2025 medians were detached £875,000. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Exton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Exton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 10 homes sold in Exton in 2025 with a median price of £837,500. The most common type sold was detached (90% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Exton?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 33% of Exton's homes pre-date 1919. 7 listed buildings in and around Exton, 2 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Exton 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 Exton flood?
Of 8 postcodes in Exton with 2025 sales, 0 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 0 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How do I get a survey quote in Exton?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for Exton homes. You can also call us.