Older, solid-walled homes
Around 18% 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 · Liskeard, Cornwall
Surveyors in Liskeard
Home surveys in Liskeard: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Cornwall practice.
Our suggestion for Liskeard
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
For most Liskeard homes, a Level 2 Home Survey is the sensible starting point. Go for a Level 3 instead if you're buying something pre-1919, listed, or in need of work.
- Roughly 18% of Liskeard's homes pre-date 1919.
- 166 listed buildings in and around Liskeard, 4 of them Grade I or II*.
Liskeard market snapshot
In 2025, 187 homes sold in Liskeard at a median price of £220,000, up 4% on 2024's £212,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £220,000
- Sales, 2025
- 187
- Median vs 2024
- +3.8%
- Leasehold share
- 10%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 10,901
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £295,000 |
| semi-detached | £230,000 |
| terraced | £185,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £96,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 45%, detached 25%, semi-detached 23%, flat/maisonette 7%. PL14. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Liskeard built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Liskeard
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 166 buildings in and around Liskeard, including Cross Adjacent To South East Corner Of Church Of St Martin (Grade II*); Guildhall (Grade II*); Parish Church Of St Martin (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Cross Adjacent To South East Corner Of Church Of St Martin · Guildhall · Parish Church Of St Martin
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Liskeard. 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)
Only 0 of the 100 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 Liskeard 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. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Expect your conveyancer to order a mining search, and if the home has pre-1950 concrete blocks, a mundic test may be a lender condition.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Liskeard the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Locally the slates and shales are called killas; rubble-stone and slate-hung walls are typical, and soft stone and old mortar weather over time.
Source: BGS 625k
When Liskeard's homes were built
Liskeard LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Liskeard?
Thinking of selling in Liskeard? 2025 medians by type: detached £295,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £185,000, flat/maisonette £96,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
Need an EPC in Liskeard? EPCs in Liskeard. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near Liskeard
- St Cleer 3.5 km · £225,000
- Dobwalls 3.6 km · £265,000
- Menheniot 4.1 km · £266,000
- Pensilva 6.8 km · £220,000
- Looe 11.3 km · £262,500
- Callington 11.8 km · £240,000
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Liskeard survey questions
How much do houses cost in Liskeard?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 187 homes sold in Liskeard in 2025 with a median price of £220,000 (up 4% on 2024's £212,000). The most common type sold was terraced (45% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Liskeard?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. A Level 2 Home Survey suits most modern homes here; older or altered houses need a Level 3. Roughly 18% of Liskeard's homes pre-date 1919. 166 listed buildings in and around Liskeard, 4 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Liskeard 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 Liskeard flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 100 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 Liskeard?
Usually, yes. Mining searches are standard for Cornish purchases. Your conveyancer orders it; a mundic test is a separate check on pre-1950 concrete.
How do I get a survey quote in Liskeard?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for Liskeard homes. You can also call us.