Older, solid-walled homes
Kenton has a large older stock (49% 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 · Kenton, Devon
Surveyors in Kenton
Surveys for Kenton buyers, with Kenton's own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Kenton
Level 3 Building Survey
A Level 3 Building Survey suits the typical Kenton home. Older construction is where Level 3 earns its fee: it digs into walls, roofs and timbers and tells you what repairs to budget for. Newer homes here may only need a Level 2.
- Roughly 49% of Kenton's homes pre-date 1919.
- 35 listed buildings in and around Kenton, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
Kenton market snapshot
The median Kenton sale in 2025 was £297,500, across 15 sales (up 17% on 2024's £255,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £297,500
- Sales, 2025
- 15
- Median vs 2024
- +16.7%
- Leasehold share
- 13%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 933
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £530,000 |
| terraced | £290,000 |
Sales mix: detached 33%, terraced 33%, semi-detached 20%, flat/maisonette 13%. EX6. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Kenton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Kenton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 35 buildings in and around Kenton, including Church Of All Saints (Grade I); Leslie House (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Church Of All Saints · Leslie House
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Kenton. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
1 of the 13 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 1 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 Kenton 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. 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
Ground and building stone
Under most of Kenton the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). In Devon, older homes on this ground are often cob (earth walls) or local stone; cob must stay dry, so look hard at renders, gutters and ground levels.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Kenton 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 Kenton's homes were built
Kenton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Kenton?
Selling a home in Kenton? Last year's medians ran: detached £530,000, terraced £290,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Kenton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Kenton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 15 homes sold in Kenton in 2025 with a median price of £297,500 (up 17% on 2024's £255,000). The most common type sold was detached (33% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Kenton?
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 49% of Kenton's homes pre-date 1919. 35 listed buildings in and around Kenton, 2 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Kenton 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 Kenton flood?
Of 13 postcodes in Kenton with 2025 sales, 1 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 1 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How many listed buildings are there in Kenton?
Historic England's list shows 35 listed buildings in and around Kenton: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 33 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Kenton?
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