Older, solid-walled homes
With 25% 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 · Foxhole, Cornwall
Surveyors in Foxhole
Home surveys in Foxhole: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Cornwall practice.
Our suggestion for Foxhole
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Foxhole: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period ones. If the house is Victorian or older, listed, or has been heavily extended, go Level 3. Otherwise a Level 2 normally does the job.
- 25% of homes in the 1 neighbourhoods where Foxhole homes sold were built before 1919.
Foxhole market snapshot
In 2025, 27 homes sold in Foxhole at a median price of £195,000, level with 2024 (£195,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £195,000
- Sales, 2025
- 27
- Median vs 2024
- 0.0%
- Leasehold share
- 4%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,526
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £259,950 |
| semi-detached | £225,000 |
| terraced | £169,500 |
Sales mix: terraced 63%, detached 19%, semi-detached 19%. PL26. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Foxhole built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Foxhole
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
Only 0 of the 13 postcodes we checked have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3. That's rivers and sea only; surface water is mapped separately, so still check the address.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Foxhole is class 6: an estimated 30% or more of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Check whether the house has a radon sump or membrane, and if there's no test result, plan one in the first year.
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 Foxhole the bedrock is granite (BGS class: felsic rock) (100%). Granite brings radon with it, and granite walls, though durable, can let wind-driven rain through open joints.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Foxhole 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 Foxhole's homes were built
Foxhole LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Foxhole?
Thinking of selling in Foxhole? 2025 medians by type: detached £259,950, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £169,500. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Foxhole
- St Stephen 2.7 km · £263,750
- St Dennis 3.4 km · £205,500
- St Austell 5.4 km · £238,950
- Roche 5.8 km · £207,500
- Penwithick 6 km · £174,500
- Fraddon 6.4 km · £262,500
All St Austell and Newquay constituency places · All Cornwall places
Foxhole survey questions
How much do houses cost in Foxhole?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 27 homes sold in Foxhole in 2025 with a median price of £195,000 (level with 2024 (£195,000)). The most common type sold was terraced (63% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Foxhole?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 25% of homes in the 1 neighbourhoods where Foxhole homes sold were built before 1919. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Foxhole in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 6, meaning 30% or more of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Foxhole flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 13 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (0 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Foxhole?
Yes in practice: lenders expect one across Cornwall. The conveyancer arranges it.
How do I get a survey quote in Foxhole?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for Foxhole homes. You can also call us.