Older, solid-walled homes
Instow has a large older stock (42% pre-1919). Budget for the things old houses need: repointing, chimney work, timber repairs and sorting out unsuitable modern coatings.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Instow, Devon
Surveyors in Instow
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Instow, North Devon, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Instow
Level 3 Building Survey
A Level 3 Building Survey suits the typical Instow home. With so much older, solid-walled stock, the deeper inspection and repair advice of a Level 3 usually pays for itself. A Level 2 can still suit a newer, conventional home.
- Roughly 42% of Instow's homes pre-date 1919.
- 19 listed buildings in and around Instow.
- 2 of 10 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Instow market snapshot
£526,250 was the middle price of the 12 Instow homes sold in 2025; that's down 4% on 2024's £550,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £526,250
- Sales, 2025
- 12
- Median vs 2024
- -4.3%
- Leasehold share
- 0%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 400
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £588,750 |
Sales mix: detached 83%, terraced 17%. EX39. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Instow built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Instow
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 19 buildings in and around Instow. 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
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Instow. 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)
2 of the 10 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. Check the specific address on the government's flood risk service and get insurance quotes before exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Instow is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% 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 Instow the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Local stone is common in older houses, so pointing, chimney stacks and the tops of walls deserve a close look.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Instow shows moderate slope instability (landslides), significant compressible ground, significant running sand potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Instow's homes were built
Instow LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Instow?
For Instow sellers, 2025 medians were detached £588,750. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Places near Instow
- Appledore 0.8 km · £342,500
- Northam 2.6 km · £330,000
- Westward Ho! 4.2 km · £272,000
- Bideford 4.2 km · £226,000
- Fremington 4.5 km · £329,000
- Braunton 6.5 km · £395,000
Instow survey questions
How much do houses cost in Instow?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 12 homes sold in Instow in 2025 with a median price of £526,250 (down 4% on 2024's £550,000). The most common type sold was detached (83% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Instow?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Older housing is common here, so a Level 3 Building Survey is often the better fit. Roughly 42% of Instow's homes pre-date 1919. 19 listed buildings in and around Instow. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Instow in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 4, meaning 5 to 10% of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Instow flood?
Of 10 postcodes in Instow with 2025 sales, 2 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 2 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How do I get a survey quote in Instow?
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