Older, solid-walled homes
With 40% 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 · Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Surveyors in Lostwithiel
Buying in Lostwithiel? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Lostwithiel
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Lostwithiel 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.
- 40% of homes in the 2 neighbourhoods where Lostwithiel homes sold were built before 1919.
- 85 listed buildings in and around Lostwithiel, 6 of them Grade I or II*.
- 8 of 41 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Lostwithiel market snapshot
The median Lostwithiel sale in 2025 was £275,000, across 56 sales (down 13% on 2024's £315,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £275,000
- Sales, 2025
- 56
- Median vs 2024
- -12.7%
- Leasehold share
- 18%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 3,067
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £444,500 |
| semi-detached | £250,000 |
| terraced | £246,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £195,750 |
Sales mix: terraced 32%, semi-detached 29%, detached 21%, flat/maisonette 18%. PL22. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Lostwithiel built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Lostwithiel
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 85 buildings in and around Lostwithiel, including Church Of St Bartholomew (Grade I); Freemasons' Hall (Grade I); Lostwithiel Bridge (Grade I). Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
List entries: Church Of St Bartholomew · Freemasons' Hall · Lostwithiel Bridge
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Lostwithiel. If you plan changes, check with the council first: conservation area rules limit what you can do without permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
8 of the 41 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 5 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Lostwithiel 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. A three-month radon test is cheap, and fixes (often a sump or better underfloor ventilation) are well understood.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Cornwall's mines left shafts and workings that aren't all mapped, which is why a mining search comes as standard here; pre-1950 concrete homes also raise the mundic question.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Lostwithiel the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (93%). 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
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Lostwithiel 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
Leasehold flats
18% of 2025 sales in Lostwithiel were leasehold. Check the lease length, ground rent, service charges and any planned major works before you commit.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Lostwithiel's homes were built
Lostwithiel LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Lostwithiel?
Selling a home in Lostwithiel? Last year's medians ran: detached £444,500, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £246,500, flat/maisonette £195,750. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Lostwithiel
- Tywardreath 5.7 km · £312,500
- St Blazey 6.1 km · £208,500
- Lanivet 7.8 km · £225,000
- Bodmin 7.8 km · £225,000
- Fowey 8.4 km · £435,000
- Penwithick 8.7 km · £174,500
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Lostwithiel survey questions
How much do houses cost in Lostwithiel?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 56 homes sold in Lostwithiel in 2025 with a median price of £275,000 (down 13% on 2024's £315,000). The most common type sold was terraced (32% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Lostwithiel?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 40% of homes in the 2 neighbourhoods where Lostwithiel homes sold were built before 1919. 85 listed buildings in and around Lostwithiel, 6 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Lostwithiel 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 Lostwithiel flood?
8 out of 41 checked Lostwithiel postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 5 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Lostwithiel?
Yes in practice: lenders expect one across Cornwall. The conveyancer arranges it.
How do I get a survey quote in Lostwithiel?
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