Older, solid-walled homes
Lynton has a large older stock (60% 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 · Lynton, Devon
Surveyors in Lynton
Home surveys in Lynton: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Devon practice.
Our suggestion for Lynton
Level 3 Building Survey
In Lynton, we'd usually point buyers to a Level 3 Building Survey. Period homes dominate, and a Level 3 gives the detailed defects and repair advice they call for; save the Level 2 for modern, standard builds.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 60% (VOA).
- 58 listed buildings in and around Lynton, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
Lynton market snapshot
In 2025, 23 homes sold in Lynton at a median price of £285,000, down 10% on 2024's £317,500.
- Median price, 2025
- £285,000
- Sales, 2025
- 23
- Median vs 2024
- -10.2%
- Leasehold share
- 56%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 840
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £370,000 |
| terraced | £319,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £205,000 |
Sales mix: flat/maisonette 39%, detached 30%, terraced 22%, semi-detached 9%. EX35. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Lynton and Lynmouth built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Lynton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 58 buildings in and around Lynton, including Church Of St Mary The Virgin (Grade II*); Methodist Church (Grade II*); Town Hall (Grade II*). Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
List entries: Church Of St Mary The Virgin · Methodist Church · Town Hall
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Lynmouth, Lynton. 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)
River and sea flood risk is limited here: 1 of 23 sampled postcodes fall in Zone 2 or 3. Surface-water risk is a separate map worth a look.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Lynton 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
Ground and building stone
Under most of Lynton 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 Lynton shows significant slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.6 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
56% of 2025 sales in Lynton were leasehold. Check the lease length, ground rent, service charges and any planned major works before you commit.
Source: HM Land Registry
Exmoor
Lynton is inside Exmoor, where the National Park Authority is the planning authority. Planning rules for extensions and changes are stricter here.
Source: ONS
When Lynton's homes were built
Lynton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Lynton?
Selling a home in Lynton? Last year's medians ran: detached £370,000, terraced £319,500, flat/maisonette £205,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Places near Lynton
- Combe Martin 13.8 km · £322,500
- Ilfracombe 20.4 km · £222,500
- Landkey 22 km · £309,000
- Barnstaple 22.7 km · £257,750
- South Molton 23.5 km · £270,000
- Braunton 26.4 km · £395,000
Lynton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Lynton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 23 homes sold in Lynton in 2025 with a median price of £285,000 (down 10% on 2024's £317,500). The most common type sold was flat/maisonette (39% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Lynton?
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. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 60% (VOA). 58 listed buildings in and around Lynton, 3 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Lynton 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 Lynton flood?
1 out of 23 checked Lynton postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 1 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How many listed buildings are there in Lynton?
Historic England's list shows 58 listed buildings in and around Lynton: 0 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 55 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Lynton?
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